Re: Question for SilleeMee

Northray · ‎08-29-2013

@vermint wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
IMO all that extra stuff is going overboard and ends up weakening our own built in immunities. Disinfecting and constantly using antibacterial wipes serve to create a resistance and hence stronger bacteria. Wash your hands with soap after using the restroom and other key times and go live your life without fear.
@JeanLouiseFinch I agree! I'm no scientist...but it seems like if these wipes, sprays, sanitizers, etc. that claim to kill 99.9% of germs/bacteria/viruses (IF used correctly) actually work---doesn't that leave behind the strongest/most resistant 0.1% to breed?

Hmmmm, or maybe just 0.1% of what's left of a germ pie? I don't know, that's a good point.

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

-Rumi

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I fought the good fight at the beginning of COVID but was defeated by my steering wheel, purse strap and the outer knob from the garage to the house.

Only lasting lesson was put the grocery bags on the floor rather the counter top.

Germs are out there, but there is only so much you can do.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@Still Raining

A long time ago I read that a car's steering wheel is one of the most germ infested things we handle daily.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Some items can be disinfected by leaving them in direct sunlight for 60 minutes. Be sure and flip them over to insure complete exposure. The UV radiation from the sun sanitizes things.

foxywoods · ‎05-28-2010

airports and airplanes are petri dishes. ugh. nothing wrong with using wipes on surfaces. seat belt buckles, tray tables, seat back pockets. you can't wash your hands all the time on a plane. you can barely get to use the lav lots of times, the plane is packed to the gills. I wear a hoodie up over my head. germaphobe.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
IMO all that extra stuff is going overboard and ends up weakening our own built in immunities. Disinfecting and constantly using antibacterial wipes serve to create a resistance and hence stronger bacteria. Wash your hands with soap after using the restroom and other key times and go live your life without fear.

@JeanLouiseFinch I completely agree. I don't use hand sanitizer, disinfectant, lysol or any of that stuff. I wash my hands with a standard bar of soap and I bathe regularly. I don't use air purifier devices and I keep windows open for ventilation and fresh air. I never get sick and I don't even get colds. A lot of people like to use antibacterial stuff, but I just don't feel the need to.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@SportyShorty07

I would love to leave the windows cracked for fresh air but when it's 107 degrees outside or even 97 or 87 or 77 or 67, can't do it. Then when it's in the 50s and I have them open somebody comes right in behind me and closes it. Two guesses who that would be 🫥

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@monicakm You are a trooper to handle the hot Texas heat!! I'm guessing that your husband closes the window on a 50 degree day 😁😉💗

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

Yes he does! In an odd turn of events, I'm the one freezing with a temperature of 68° in the house and it's just right for him. He just tucked me in bed with two quilts and a heating pad.