Country Ham
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Post by Country Ham on Oct 20, 2019 20:45:10 GMT
and this is why today's generations are way more susceptible to things. No one builds immunity to anything. Trying to walk around sterilized. I dislike sanitizer. It's not a cleanser. You get junk on your hands, handles etc they don't get clean from sanitizer. Nothing beats good old fashioned soap and water.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Jun 25, 2014 21:53:42 GMT
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Oct 20, 2019 23:16:24 GMT
A candy wrapper in a bathroom. Makes me want to puke. Food and drink do not belong in the bathroom!Many years ago when I got off work and came home and walked in on my Ex sitting naked on the toilet eating a bucket of friend chicken from KFC while pooping. Since then I can never look at a bucket of chicken the same way since...my now husband and I laugh when we get chicken from take out and joke “shall we eat in the bathroom tonight?”
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 21, 2019 0:39:19 GMT
I think I've passed the I'm not a germaphobe test. Really, nothing listed here skeeves me out too much. I mean, I'm not going to sit in a puddle of pee, and I only double dip if it's my daughter and I sharing (because we have an agreement!), but really none of it makes me want to run out the door gagging. On the other hand, I can NOT listen to the sounds of anyone (particularly my husband or my father ) eat. Same here. I'm reading this thread and thinking, there's not much on here that has me gagging. And now having said that, I bet any money that one day I'm going to die from some hideous disease that I contract from a toilet seat or a hand rail or a tub of dip. And when my friend gar comes to the board to announce my untimely demise, instead of the usual condolences, y'all be be saying "Huh! Told you so! She should have listened to us!" Oh, and I'm with you 110% on the eating noises.
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Post by scrappintoee on Oct 21, 2019 1:26:52 GMT
I don't know how everyone defines germaphobe, but I guess I am one. **ESPECIALLY with flu season, I still cannot believe HOW MANY people wash their hands in a public restroom, but then grab the handle of the door with their bare hands! I always want to tell them howww many other people touched that door handle without washing first! And with more restrooms not having paper towels, I HAVE to protect my hands with either the bottom of my shirt or if I have a tissue in my purse, I use that. It kills me how many people MIGHT not get sick if they'd simply avoid those disgusting door handles! ** DH is GROSSED OUT by how many men come out of a stall, skip the handwashing, and go straight to the door......are you KIDDING me? Dude, you just pooped.....HOW do you not wash your hands? (he also hates all the LOUD grunting and pushing noises, but that's another thread). Serrriously, dude---you're in PUBLIC!
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Post by Dixie Lou on Oct 21, 2019 2:03:10 GMT
When someone in the passenger seat sneezes and the germs fly all around and onto the straw of my Dr. Pepper.
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Post by gale w on Oct 21, 2019 2:09:12 GMT
When someone in the passenger seat sneezes and the germs fly all around and onto the straw of my Dr. Pepper. That's specific. 😂
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moodyblue
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Post by moodyblue on Oct 21, 2019 2:15:40 GMT
I think I've passed the I'm not a germaphobe test. Really, nothing listed here skeeves me out too much. I mean, I'm not going to sit in a puddle of pee, and I only double dip if it's my daughter and I sharing (because we have an agreement!), but really none of it makes me want to run out the door gagging. On the other hand, I can NOT listen to the sounds of anyone (particularly my husband or my father ) eat. Same here. I'm reading this thread and thinking, there's not much on here that has me gagging. And now having said that, I bet any money that one day I'm going to die from some hideous disease that I contract from a toilet seat or a hand rail or a tub of dip. And when my friend gar comes to the board to announce my untimely demise, instead of the usual condolences, y'all be be saying "Huh! Told you so! She should have listened to us!" Oh, and I'm with you 110% on the eating noises. I’m on the bench with you guys. I grew up on a farm and things get dirty and I’m sure there are a million germs and nasty things all over. But I don’t get sick that much and I think I’m healthier for not letting fear of germs rule my life. I’m in the group who figures we need exposure to the bad stuff to build our immunity.
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Post by gar on Oct 21, 2019 7:32:32 GMT
I think I've passed the I'm not a germaphobe test. Really, nothing listed here skeeves me out too much. I mean, I'm not going to sit in a puddle of pee, and I only double dip if it's my daughter and I sharing (because we have an agreement!), but really none of it makes me want to run out the door gagging. On the other hand, I can NOT listen to the sounds of anyone (particularly my husband or my father ) eat. Same here. I'm reading this thread and thinking, there's not much on here that has me gagging. And now having said that, I bet any money that one day I'm going to die from some hideous disease that I contract from a toilet seat or a hand rail or a tub of dip. And when my friend gar comes to the board to announce my untimely demise, instead of the usual condolences, y'all be be saying "Huh! Told you so! She should have listened to us!" Oh, and I'm with you 110% on the eating noises. We'll probably go the same way at the same time
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Post by Merge on Oct 21, 2019 12:49:55 GMT
This will land me in some trouble, but beauty blenders/reusable makeup sponges are disgusting. There's no way they ever get really clean after several weeks of use. We're told to replace our kitchen sponges weekly (or better, don't use them at all), and that washing/sanitizing them is not sufficient for the germs that live inside the sponge after prolonged use, but women think nothing of picking up a sponge that is used daily and continuing to apply it to their face, around their eyes and mouth and everything. Nope. That's disgusting IMO. I'd rather apply my makeup with freshly washed fingers.
But I did put the dogs' bowls in the dishwasher on the sanitize cycle, along with our dishes, this weekend. I know some people think that is the grossest thing ever, so I guess it all balances out.
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luckyexwife
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Post by luckyexwife on Oct 21, 2019 13:08:11 GMT
I don't like the animal licks in the face, cats on kitchen counter. Yucky! I'm very careful in a public restroom and use wipes when a place offers them. Pumping gas has lately got me to thinking I need to bring something to wipe those down with me as some are pretty grotty looking. Just tonight, I had grandson with me and he wanted Popeye's so we went through the drive up. The window associate had a card that looked like a credit card. Not sure if it was a customers or a card they use to log in to the cash register or what, but he had it in his mouth. I didn't see what he did with it, but when he handed me my card back, thank goodness I had something to clean it with. Awful! I keep work gloves in my vehicle just for getting gas. Not necessarily for the germs, but because the handles are dirty and I don't like how my hands feel after I touch them.
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smcast
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Post by smcast on Oct 21, 2019 13:55:17 GMT
I may be in the minority but house pets gross me out. Dogs rubbing their butts on carpet and babies crawling around on it. Animals licking people's fingers and faces. Sharing food with animals. Sleeping with animals and all that fur around just makes me want to itch. Just not my thing. People eating with their animals right there at the table grosses me out. People not washing their hands after being at a petting zoo, farm, or just playing with animals and then eating right afterwards.
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Post by gar on Oct 21, 2019 14:11:29 GMT
This will land me in some trouble, but beauty blenders/reusable makeup sponges are disgusting. There's no way they ever get really clean after several weeks of use. We're told to replace our kitchen sponges weekly (or better, don't use them at all), and that washing/sanitizing them is not sufficient for the germs that live inside the sponge after prolonged use, but women think nothing of picking up a sponge that is used daily and continuing to apply it to their face, around their eyes and mouth and everything. Nope. That's disgusting IMO. I'd rather apply my makeup with freshly washed fingers. But I did put the dogs' bowls in the dishwasher on the sanitize cycle, along with our dishes, this weekend. I know some people think that is the grossest thing ever, so I guess it all balances out. As far as the cleansing pads are concerned I think it’s different because all they get on them is make up, skin oils, maybe some saliva or whatever but our own germs, so to speak, etc not food that will go off and could lead to food poisoning. I wash them after each use and while they don’t look pristine they’re plenty clean enough for me personally. But to each their own of course 😉
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Post by Merge on Oct 21, 2019 17:39:06 GMT
This will land me in some trouble, but beauty blenders/reusable makeup sponges are disgusting. There's no way they ever get really clean after several weeks of use. We're told to replace our kitchen sponges weekly (or better, don't use them at all), and that washing/sanitizing them is not sufficient for the germs that live inside the sponge after prolonged use, but women think nothing of picking up a sponge that is used daily and continuing to apply it to their face, around their eyes and mouth and everything. Nope. That's disgusting IMO. I'd rather apply my makeup with freshly washed fingers. But I did put the dogs' bowls in the dishwasher on the sanitize cycle, along with our dishes, this weekend. I know some people think that is the grossest thing ever, so I guess it all balances out. As far as the cleansing pads are concerned I think it’s different because all they get on them is make up, skin oils, maybe some saliva or whatever but our own germs, so to speak, etc not food that will go off and could lead to food poisoning. I wash them after each use and while they don’t look pristine they’re plenty clean enough for me personally. But to each their own of course 😉 The problem as I understand it is the bacteria/mold that develops inside a sponge that almost never completely dries inside. Could be something from the countertop or your fingers that doesn't wash out completely and now has a perfect breeding ground for growth. As you say, to each her own.
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Post by gar on Oct 21, 2019 17:51:47 GMT
As far as the cleansing pads are concerned I think it’s different because all they get on them is make up, skin oils, maybe some saliva or whatever but our own germs, so to speak, etc not food that will go off and could lead to food poisoning. I wash them after each use and while they don’t look pristine they’re plenty clean enough for me personally. But to each their own of course 😉 The problem as I understand it is the bacteria/mold that develops inside a sponge that almost never completely dries inside. Could be something from the countertop or your fingers that doesn't wash out completely and now has a perfect breeding ground for growth. As you say, to each her own. Actually, having re-read your post I initially thought you were talking about the pads that are an alternative to cotton wool cleansing pads whereas I now I realise you're talking about application sponges I think. I can see that those sponges are harder to keep clean than the pads which go in the machine
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Post by gale w on Oct 21, 2019 18:00:39 GMT
This will land me in some trouble, but beauty blenders/reusable makeup sponges are disgusting. There's no way they ever get really clean after several weeks of use. We're told to replace our kitchen sponges weekly (or better, don't use them at all), and that washing/sanitizing them is not sufficient for the germs that live inside the sponge after prolonged use, but women think nothing of picking up a sponge that is used daily and continuing to apply it to their face, around their eyes and mouth and everything. Nope. That's disgusting IMO. I'd rather apply my makeup with freshly washed fingers. But I did put the dogs' bowls in the dishwasher on the sanitize cycle, along with our dishes, this weekend. I know some people think that is the grossest thing ever, so I guess it all balances out. Oops. I wash mine. I put them in the washing machine with the whites and add bleach. I've been doing it for more than 25 yrs so hopefully it's working. I think some of my sponges (I use dobie pads almost exclusively) are probably over 10 yrs old.
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Post by gale w on Oct 21, 2019 18:03:44 GMT
I may be in the minority but house pets gross me out. Dogs rubbing their butts on carpet and babies crawling around on it. Animals licking people's fingers and faces. Sharing food with animals. Sleeping with animals and all that fur around just makes me want to itch. Just not my thing. People eating with their animals right there at the table grosses me out. People not washing their hands after being at a petting zoo, farm, or just playing with animals and then eating right afterwards. My husband is the same way, but he didn't seem bothered by my sister's dogs in the house while we were staying there on vacation. I think it only bugs him for his own house.
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Oct 21, 2019 18:28:01 GMT
I’ve never even given a thought to about 95% of the things listed in this thread. Unless you’re immunocompromised I don’t think you have much to worry about.
After DH had a stem cell transplant where they completely shut down his immune system, they gave us a list of things to avoid. Mainly buffets. I asked about keeping the pets away from him and they said absolutely not. He could hug and snuggle with the cats and dogs as much as he wanted.
I don’t worry too much. I wash my hands after I’ve been out and before I eat. I keep my hands out off my face and out of my mouth. I get my flu shot.
I am totally not a germaphobe. Neither DH or I get a cold more than once every year or two.
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Post by Dixie Lou on Oct 22, 2019 2:15:55 GMT
When someone in the passenger seat sneezes and the germs fly all around and onto the straw of my Dr. Pepper. That's specific. 😂 It happened to me on Sunday. And I really wanted that Dr. Pepper.
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my3freaks
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Post by my3freaks on Oct 22, 2019 4:33:16 GMT
I think it's completely irrational, but the hand rails on escalators specifically gross me out. Otherwise I'm not really a germaphobe at all. I wash my hands when appropriate and as needed. I just don't worry much about things that are pretty standard parts of life. I don't assume every person I see is a filthy beast either. I don't get sick very often, so I'm living through it. The other one that actually does bother me a lot is spitting. It's disgusting. I wouldn't share drinks with my kids when they were little because I didn't trust them not to backwash in it, and that grossed me out. They're grown now, so I assume they can drink "responsibly" and don't get bothered if they take a sip of my drink. My husband, best friend, mother, brother, nieces & nephew could get away with it too.
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