Germs Are Literally Everywhere– Kill Them With Hand Sanitizer

No matter what time of year it is, germs are everywhere and anywhere a person could visibly investigate with their eyes. And even more could be lurking where they don’t check or can’t see. For those who frequently leave the home or for busy families, the chances of being exposed to these germs increases greatly. Germs never take a day off, and they never go on vacation, so anyone looking to avoid germs should not let down their guard for even a second if they want to avoid getting sick.

Believe it or not, the places that people most assume are festering with germs, such as public toilets and Port-a-Potties, are actually the places you would find the least problems. At least, in comparison other areas. Elevator buttons, ATM machines, playground equipment, door handles, etc. are actually some of the prime places to find germs on the surfaces, even though they can’t be seen with the naked eye.

Figuring out how this could be so is not difficult. In the case of public bathrooms, they are frequently disinfected by janitors and cleaning crews, so germs never stay for long, or at least stay small in numbers to the point that they could do little harm. Playground equipment is never cleaned, and is often touched by children and others who don’t wash their hands and may be suffering from a sickness. Another offender in germ count is picnic tables. Birds and other animals may leave their waste and bits of food behind, leaving the area very insanitary. Food should never be eaten directly on a picnic table unless some kind of cloth is placed on top of it. Library books are also notable germ carriers, considering how many different places they’ve been and how many different people have checked them out.

It may seem overwhelming, but taking care to avoid getting sick is not challenging at all. A cautious person should never put their hands in their mouth after touching a questionable surface. Even rubbing their eyes or simply placing a finger on their nose should be actively avoided if they want to make it through the season without falling ill. Food, especially fruits and vegetables, should be washed before the process of cooking or eating them. Use shoes or elbows to flush public toilets, just to be sure.

And when getting to a bathroom to wash your hands is not possible, hand sanitizers are the way to go. They can come in either cloth or liquid form, and with smaller, portable versions they may be stored in purses, diaper bags, backpacks, briefcases, pockets, etc. for quick and easy access. Use them to wipe down surfaces before using them or to clean your hands before eating or after handling something suspected to be germ-infested. With hand sanitizers you can’t go wrong, and they’ll help kill germs on the spot.

 

 

 

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