Household transmission of hepatitis C is rare. It can occur where blood-to-blood contact happens. This could involve your blood spills coming into contact with someone’s open cut, or to a lesser extent, the sharing of razor blades, toothbrushes and sharp personal grooming aids. It is advisable to wipe up blood spills with paper towels and bleach, and to keep razors and toothbrushes separate from those belonging to other family members. Wiping a surface with isopropyl alcohol and leaving it to air dry will also kill the virus.
