Comments on: The Germiest Places in America http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/ Lifestyle, Wellness, and Fitness Articles from Health.com and Health Magazine Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:40:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mayor Ben http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-18071 Mayor Ben Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:46:47 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-18071 Payphone booths, too. And cellphones. And internet cafes. One should always have an alcogel brought all along. ---Everyone needs a <a href="http://www.carz.com" rel="nofollow">carz forum</a>. Payphone booths, too. And cellphones. And internet cafes. One should always have an alcogel brought all along.

—Everyone needs a carz forum.

]]> By: Chris http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-18070 Chris Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:45:08 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-18070 I never would have thought ATM machines carry the most number of germs one could possibly get in average daily basis. Question: Is there a high risk of dying because of germ infections? I never would have thought ATM machines carry the most number of germs one could possibly get in average daily basis. Question: Is there a high risk of dying because of germ infections?

]]> By: Barbara http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-18044 Barbara Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:40:04 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-18044 I'm glad someone finally mentioned the germs on money...it goes through so many hands everywhere. I don't think washing your money is necessary, but washing your hands after handling is important.I feel that it is one of the dirtiest, germ laden, things that are handled every day by everyone in all walks of life. And the money that is dropped on the dirty sidewalks and ground and put back in pockets...just think of it.. I’m glad someone finally mentioned the germs on money…it goes through so many hands everywhere. I don’t think washing your money is necessary, but washing your hands after handling is important.I feel that it is one of the dirtiest, germ laden, things that are handled every day by everyone in all walks of life. And the money that is dropped on the dirty sidewalks and ground and put back in pockets…just think of it..

]]> By: Sassy http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17566 Sassy Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:22:56 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17566 GERMS WILL BECOME IMMUNE TO HAND SANITIZERS WHEN THE SANITIZER IS OVER-USED! THIS IS WHY THERE IS MRSA PEOPLE! GERMS WILL BECOME IMMUNE TO HAND SANITIZERS WHEN THE SANITIZER IS OVER-USED! THIS IS WHY THERE IS MRSA PEOPLE!

]]> By: pineapples http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17121 pineapples Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:28:18 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17121 I agree - kitchen sponges are disgusting. That's why I clean my dishes with the toilet brush. --paranoid soccer mom I agree – kitchen sponges are disgusting. That’s why I clean my dishes with the toilet brush.

–paranoid soccer mom

]]> By: tmike http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17104 tmike Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:43:39 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17104 I'm surprised that the article mentioned bagging meat, but not HOW to do it: put the bag on your hand like a glove, grab the package, and use the other hand to enclose the package. Also - bag your own groceries or watch for careless things like flour in the sack with the meat. I’m surprised that the article mentioned bagging meat, but not HOW to do it: put the bag on your hand like a glove, grab the package, and use the other hand to enclose the package.
Also – bag your own groceries or watch for careless things like flour in the sack with the meat.

]]> By: Gail http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17101 Gail Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:11:13 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17101 How about a guest who walks in your house, plops their purse on your kitchen counter and proceeds to help you with dinner all without washing their hands. How do you handle that? Do you tell them to wash and lose a friend or take their germs? How about a guest who walks in your house, plops their purse on your kitchen counter and proceeds to help you with dinner all without washing their hands. How do you handle that? Do you tell them to wash and lose a friend or take their germs?

]]> By: Sheree http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17060 Sheree Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:07:04 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-17060 I read somewhere that the poles and handles on NY subways (and prolly elsewhere for that matter) are the germiest and cleanest. That's because there so many bacteria that they eat each other! I don't know how I feel about that! I read somewhere that the poles and handles on NY subways (and prolly elsewhere for that matter) are the germiest and cleanest. That’s because there so many bacteria that they eat each other! I don’t know how I feel about that!

]]> By: Suzy http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-16736 Suzy Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:20:50 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-16736 I find it a bit of a stretch to say that there's a gram of feces in every pair of dirty underwear, and that e. coli gets on your hands when you transfer laundry that has just been washed with hot water and soap. What's the actual evidence for that, please? And if there's so much on underwear, why isn't it also on pants, worn just next to the underwear? It's on every chair in your house, then. Yes, I believe strongly in taking reasonable precautions to limit the spread of illness: wash hands before eating, when handling food, and avoid touching your eyes and nose. Store and cook food at safe temperatures. Stay home when you're sick and could spread a virus. Beyond this, however, germs are all around us. We're never going to avoid all of them. So I think we should focus on the most effective measures rather than obsessing over every possible germ encounter. Practice regular cleaning habits, keep your dirty hands out of your mouth, and go from there. I find it a bit of a stretch to say that there’s a gram of feces in every pair of dirty underwear, and that e. coli gets on your hands when you transfer laundry that has just been washed with hot water and soap. What’s the actual evidence for that, please? And if there’s so much on underwear, why isn’t it also on pants, worn just next to the underwear? It’s on every chair in your house, then.

Yes, I believe strongly in taking reasonable precautions to limit the spread of illness: wash hands before eating, when handling food, and avoid touching your eyes and nose. Store and cook food at safe temperatures. Stay home when you’re sick and could spread a virus. Beyond this, however, germs are all around us. We’re never going to avoid all of them. So I think we should focus on the most effective measures rather than obsessing over every possible germ encounter. Practice regular cleaning habits, keep your dirty hands out of your mouth, and go from there.

]]> By: DB286 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-14122 DB286 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:16:29 +0000 http://living.health.com/2008/03/12/the-germiest-places-in-america/#comment-14122 I also believe in not over sanitizing everything, but I do wash my hands before I eat, no matter what i was just doing. I remember when I first started dating my husband I caught him not washing his hands after he went to the bathroom (#1 of course) but I got on him about that and now he does it. Just because it is part of your body doesn't mean it isn't dirty. I'm not going to scratch my head and then make dinner for people that is disgusting. I also believe in not over sanitizing everything, but I do wash my hands before I eat, no matter what i was just doing. I remember when I first started dating my husband I caught him not washing his hands after he went to the bathroom (#1 of course) but I got on him about that and now he does it. Just because it is part of your body doesn’t mean it isn’t dirty. I’m not going to scratch my head and then make dinner for people that is disgusting.

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