Everyday Habits for Protecting Your Family from MRSA in the UK

What Daily Habits Help Keep MRSA Out of Your Home?

In the UK, MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a well-known risk in hospitals, but it can also be present in the wider community. Thankfully, there are simple, effective hygiene habits you can adopt every day to minimise your risk and safeguard your loved ones.

Who’s Most at Risk of MRSA?

• Recent hospital patients
• Care home residents
• Those with weakened immunity
• People with frequent skin injuries (from work, sports, or children’s play)

Even if you don’t fit these categories, MRSA prevention is smart for everyone.

Top Everyday Prevention Tips

• Hand Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially after using public transport, the gym, or busy workplaces.
• Clean Cuts and Grazes: Disinfect and cover breaks in the skin until fully healed.
• Laundry Care: Wash sheets, towels, and underwear on a hot wash—especially if someone is unwell.
• Surface Cleaning: Regularly disinfect kitchen worktops, bathroom surfaces, and doorknobs.
• Avoid Sharing Personal Items: Don’t share razors, towels, or washcloths, especially after illness or injury.

For more details, read the NHS guidance for MRSA in the community.

When Should You Consider a MRSA Test?

• If you’re due for hospital admission or have frequent contact with healthcare facilities
• If you have a slow-healing wound or unexplained skin problems
• If someone at home has tested positive for MRSA

Modern tests, like the Mayfield Clinic At-Home MRSA Nose & Groin Swab Culture Kit, mean you can check your status discreetly at home or in person.

Take Action and Stay Safe

Small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference. And if you want extra reassurance, order our home MRSA test kit or book an appointment at Mayfield Clinic — results in just two days.