According to your text the best way to reduce the number of germs is by

1. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.

2. Discard used tissues in the trash as soon as you can.

3. Always wash your hands after sneezing, blowing your nose, or coughing, or after touching used tissues or handkerchiefs.

im not trying to joke around but a way to get rid of germs is by using LYSOL