Tips and Stories

Fall brings beautiful colors and cooler weather—and bad germs. Germs travel from person to person when families gather indoors for meals, school events, games, birthdays, holiday preparations, etc. Getting together can spread respiratory illnesses, like colds, flu, covid, sinus trouble, and congestion that messes with sleep.  It doesn’t have to...

A number of customers say they have tried to explain CopperZaps to friends or family, but run into lack of understanding or outright skepticism. Three recent posts have drawn a good response and seem to make it clearer.  So we combine them here, slightly edited, in hopes they may help other...

Let’s refuse to participate!  Here's how. Colds and flu start when certain germs get in the nose or throat. The same is usually true of other respiratory ills, like Covid, sinus trouble, mold allergies, congestion, and strep throat. The season means people coughing, sniffling, sneezing, and suffering around us, and...

Germs killed our first President. When Presidents Day and George Washington’s Birthday roll around, let’s remember that George Washington was killed by the common cold virus! At 67 he was in good shape and still vigorous in retirement.  He liked to ride.  He didn’t let bad weather stop him. One rainy chilly day,...

 Using a CopperZap is easy.  Knowing when to use it is not always so easy.  For example: A lady recently asked about returning her CopperZap.  We always accept returns, but we appreciate it if people are willing to tell us why.  She was very nice and willing to explain...

Many people are double exposed to bad germs – at work and at home. Teachers, health care workers, day care workers, face-to-face sales and service people, law enforcement officers, and many others are exposed at work. They are double exposed If they also have small children at home. A nurse...

Flu jumps from person to person anywhere people gather together.  Same with colds, Covid, and RSV. Schools, day care, dorms, and nursing homes are places where these respiratory viruses infect lots of people.  From there, bad germs spread to parents, grandparents, visitors, and many others. These major respiratory illnesses spread...