They should be washed in warm water with a detergent on a regular basis. If possible, it is advisable to use a dishwasher. Even the use of paper crockery and disposable cutlery, which are thrown away immediately after eating, may be a method to consider.

- An important place in the house is, of course, the bathroom, so all its surfaces should be washed thoroughly and regularly with disinfectant. Particular attention must be paid to the toilet, with emphasis on the toilet seat. In the shower, in addition to the shower tray and drains, which must be unobstructed, special attention should be paid to the shower head - whether it is stained, mouldy or simply dirty. The bathtub and its drains, which must of course be unobstructed, must be thoroughly cleaned every time before and after bathing the patient. The toothbrush must also be kept clean. Ideally, the one belonging to the chemotherapy patient should not be kept with others. It is also a good idea to rinse it in boiling water after each use.

- Clothes worn by the patient should be washed regularly in warm water

and detergent, preferably after each use.

- Pets in the home are acceptable, provided they are bathed frequently and thoroughly. It is important to remember to clean their beds thoroughly and remove their dirt (bowls, litter trays) on a regular basis, but absolutely no sick people should do this. On the other hand, snakes, turtles and lizards, which often carry salmonella bacteria, should nevertheless be temporarily removed from the home or at least not come into contact with the patient.

Taking at least some of the above precautions is quite time-consuming, but it will certainly increase the safety of a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy staying at home and improve their psychological comfort.