To get the child writing independently, have him or her do a writing exercise that crosses the midline to eliminate reversals and then teach him or her simple spelling words by using color, picture, and looking up with the eyes to engage the right, visual hemisphere.
Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
You may have been relying on your detergent to get rid of all the dirt and germs, but if you're not using bleach or very hot water, you're not killing the bacteria -- they're getting on your hands and staying in the washing machine. Most of the hot water people use is not hot enough.