NasalGuard for Teachers: A Simple Classroom Day Routine

A teaching day starts well before the first bell. There is a supply closet to dig through, a chalk tray to wipe down, a bookshelf that has not been dusted since September, and an afternoon of recess duty in the leaves. NasalGuard® for teachers is about fitting one small barrier step into that kind of day, without adding anything to an already full schedule.

This is a classroom-day routine for NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker, from the kitchen counter at home to the last bus line, with a note on which tube to keep in your desk and how to tuck one into a teacher gift.

Before you leave home

The easiest time to apply is the same moment you do the rest of your morning routine. It takes a few seconds:

1. Place a small amount on a fingertip. The gel is opaque and milky white in the tube and on your finger.
2. Spread it between the thumb and finger.
3. Apply around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip. Once spread, it goes on invisibly.

Reapply according to the current directions and after the area becomes wet. If you are new to the product, our guide on how the invisible gel barrier works covers the basics.

A classroom day, step by step

Most teachers already think in periods and transitions, so it helps to attach NasalGuard to moments you already have:

• Morning at home: apply as part of getting ready.
• Before a dusty job: check the directions and reapply if it is time, then start on the closet or the shelves.
• Before outdoor duty: a quick check before you head out with your class.
• After lunch: if the area got wet when you washed up, reapply.

None of these steps need a mirror or a break between classes. A tube in the top desk drawer covers the whole day.

Dusty classroom jobs worth planning for

Classrooms collect dust the way any busy room does, and a few jobs stir up more than others. Plan your barrier step before these:

• Clapping out chalkboard erasers or wiping down a chalk tray.
• Pulling down bins of supplies or bulletin board materials stored over the summer.
• Reorganizing a classroom library, where books sit on open shelves for months.
• Cutting and sorting construction paper for an art project.
• Unpacking holiday decorations from cardboard boxes in a storage room.

For the cleaning itself, a damp cloth is a simple way to wipe dust off a shelf. Our article on unpacking dusty holiday decorations has more ideas that work just as well in a classroom storage closet.

Recess, bus line, and field trips

Outdoor duty brings its own everyday airborne particles. In fall, that means leaves and dust on a windy playground. Bus line can add the dust that kicks up from a parking lot.

Before you step out, check the current directions and reapply if needed. If you are leading a field trip, a 3g tube fits in a jacket pocket or a lanyard pouch next to your keys, so it travels with you rather than staying in the classroom.

Which tube to keep at school

For a school day, the everyday NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker line is the natural fit. Two choices are left: scent and size.

• Unscented has no added scent, which suits a shared room and a long day.
• Cool Menthol adds menthol and fragrance for a light, cool feel, if you prefer one.
• 3g rides in a pocket, a bag, or a lanyard pouch.
• 10g lives in the desk drawer so you never forget it at home.

One easy setup: a 10g tube at school and a 3g tube in your bag.

Adding a tube to a teacher gift

Holiday break is when teacher gifts pile up on the desk, and most of them are mugs, candles, and gift cards. A small tube of NasalGuard is a practical extra. Tuck a 3g tube into a mug with a pen and a short note that tells them how to apply it: a small amount around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip, as directed.

Keep the gift simple and let the recipient decide how it fits their day.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use NasalGuard during the school day?

Yes. Apply it at home in the morning, then reapply according to the current directions and after the area becomes wet. A tube fits in a desk drawer, a bag, or a lanyard pouch, so you can keep it close during class, outdoor duty, and field trips. Always use as directed.

Where do I apply NasalGuard?

Apply it around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip. Place a small amount on a fingertip, spread it between the thumb and finger, then apply it to the outer area. NasalGuard is not intended to be inserted into the nose.

Will people notice it?

The gel is opaque and milky white in the tube and on your fingertip. Once you spread it around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip, it goes on invisibly. Unscented has no added scent, and Cool Menthol has a light menthol and fragrance.

Which size should I buy for the classroom?

A simple option is a 10g tube at your desk and a 3g tube in a bag or pocket for outdoor duty and field trips. Both come in Unscented and Cool Menthol, so pick the scent you would rather wear for a full school day.

NasalGuard® Airborne Particle Blocker is an invisible, drug-free gel applied around the outside of the nostrils and above the upper lip to help reduce inhalation of everyday airborne particles such as pollen, dust, and pet dander. Put a 3g Unscented tube in your school bag, or keep the 10g tube in your desk drawer, and use as directed.

Sources:

• NasalGuard Airborne Particle Blocker ingredient list (NasalGuard)