Don't drink from hotel room glasses!
Dec 3rd, 2007, 01:40 PM
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I'd wager a guess that if we followed a toddler around for all of its earliest years, we would be quite amazed at what they put into their mouthes.
There was a study recently about children who had pets. It was found that they tended to be healthier than non-pet families...because they were exposed to more "gunk" due to the pet and developed better immune systems.
Methinks we grow stronger not by trying to keep the bugs out, but by being reasonable about these things. Perhaps one of the elements in the looming crisis of "superbugs" that are immune to current antibiotics.
There was a study recently about children who had pets. It was found that they tended to be healthier than non-pet families...because they were exposed to more "gunk" due to the pet and developed better immune systems.
Methinks we grow stronger not by trying to keep the bugs out, but by being reasonable about these things. Perhaps one of the elements in the looming crisis of "superbugs" that are immune to current antibiotics.
Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:00 PM
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Speaking of germ phobias, has anyone actually seen a passenger using those body, seat, and pillow covers; protective masks; and/or other 'travel health' items sold at various online and B&M stores?
I know for some, there is a legitimate health reason for the mask, but I think it would be hilarious to see someone go the whole 9 yards with all the stuff that is sold for 'protection' these days. I can't help but wonder what sort of kinky contraptions these people use when they go into the airplane (or other public) bathroom.
I know for some, there is a legitimate health reason for the mask, but I think it would be hilarious to see someone go the whole 9 yards with all the stuff that is sold for 'protection' these days. I can't help but wonder what sort of kinky contraptions these people use when they go into the airplane (or other public) bathroom.
Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:57 PM
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suze had a good idea but I have an even better one..wash the glass out yourself before using it. Soap and hot water are right there for you to use.
I usually drink from the bottle that I bring with me to the room, I never ever drink tap water.
But once you get over this hotel glass worry, be sure to concentrate on every restaurant you go to
And carry antiseptic wipes because your hands are pretty dirty !! lol
I usually drink from the bottle that I bring with me to the room, I never ever drink tap water.
But once you get over this hotel glass worry, be sure to concentrate on every restaurant you go to
And carry antiseptic wipes because your hands are pretty dirty !! lol
Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:23 PM
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And don't touch any doorknobs, railings, turnstiles, hanger straps, or shopping carts as 1000 people touched it before you - and that's just today.
We won't even get started on coins....
I'm surprised humankind has survived this long.
We won't even get started on coins....
I'm surprised humankind has survived this long.
Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:42 PM
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That's not nearly as bad as this - If you stay in a hotel where stewardesses overnight, don't use the coffee maker in the room. They use them to soak their pantyhose in boiling water.
I dare you to not say ewwww!!
I dare you to not say ewwww!!
Dec 3rd, 2007, 03:53 PM
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To the people who bring plastic cups, what is the advantage of doing that as opposed to simply washing the glasses already in the room? You don't need dishwashing soap--hand soap or shampoo will do just as well in a pinch.
Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:01 PM
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"As a matter of fact... just stay home. It's so much cleaner, and easier."
fortunately you can't see my home! I've a new excuse for my sporadic housekeepeing- I'm developing a better immune response!
fortunately you can't see my home! I've a new excuse for my sporadic housekeepeing- I'm developing a better immune response!
Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:55 PM
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Interesting about the glasses...and I'm always glad to see plastic wrapped ones.
I DO however take safety pins and pin over the pillowcases,,, so the pillow won't slip out. (some cases don't even fit or cover the end)
I KNOW hotels don't santitize the pillows and I'm sure many people have had their heads or mouths on the pillows that stick out.
My family teases me about this...but I "pin' anyway....or get a second pillowcase and slip it on the opposite way.
Bedspreads go into the corner, (or on a chair) I usually feel kind of badly about throwing it into the corner..(and getting it dirty for the NEXT person)>
Most of the time I am not a "sanitary phobic", but I guess if we watched the average houskeeper cleaning a room, we MIGHT have second thoughts.
(however some germs are good for us, aren't they???)
I DO however take safety pins and pin over the pillowcases,,, so the pillow won't slip out. (some cases don't even fit or cover the end)
I KNOW hotels don't santitize the pillows and I'm sure many people have had their heads or mouths on the pillows that stick out.
My family teases me about this...but I "pin' anyway....or get a second pillowcase and slip it on the opposite way.
Bedspreads go into the corner, (or on a chair) I usually feel kind of badly about throwing it into the corner..(and getting it dirty for the NEXT person)
>Most of the time I am not a "sanitary phobic", but I guess if we watched the average houskeeper cleaning a room, we MIGHT have second thoughts.
(however some germs are good for us, aren't they???)
Dec 3rd, 2007, 06:29 PM
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Didn't know there are so many Howard Hughes types out there!
I'm with Scarlett, just wash the glass out with soap and hot water.
If I can remember to bring them, I have some wipees for the hotel doorknobs, light switches, etc.
When not on a trip: Always wash hands upon returning home. Street shoes off and slippers on.
All utensils that are used are washed in the dishwasher.
Really, if one starts out clean, it's not that difficult to keep everything clean. Don't have to be paranoid about it.
I'm with Scarlett, just wash the glass out with soap and hot water.
If I can remember to bring them, I have some wipees for the hotel doorknobs, light switches, etc.
When not on a trip: Always wash hands upon returning home. Street shoes off and slippers on.
All utensils that are used are washed in the dishwasher.
Really, if one starts out clean, it's not that difficult to keep everything clean. Don't have to be paranoid about it.
Dec 4th, 2007, 04:24 AM
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I'm not bothered much about handling coins, touching doorknobs, etc - I just wash my hands periodically. But I'm <i>pretty sure</i> if someone swiped the toilet with a cloth then the drinking glass, then handed the glass to me to drink from, I wouldn't do it.
Dec 4th, 2007, 05:10 AM
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I've heard this before and always try to remember to wash the glasses AND the coffee cups before we use them. Also, we usually have a bottle of wine in our room so I stop at the bar and ask for two wine glasses to keep in our room and also wash them everyday.
Dec 5th, 2007, 07:55 AM
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According to a new report from the University of Idaho, there are ten times as many bacteria cells -- 550 species of them -- as human cells in your body. The total amount of bacteria you're carrying around would fill a half-gallon jug.
"The infestation begins at birth: Babies ingest mouthfuls of bacteria during birthing and pick up plenty more from their mother's skin and milk -- during breast-feeding, the mammary glands become colonized with bacteria."
Your life would be impossible without bacteria. You wouldn't be able to digest your food or fight off disease. You would die.
http://tinyurl.com/2robj2
And waynehazel is right -- the dirtiest thing in your house, by far, is the dishrag or sponge in your kitchen. Toilet seats are pretty much germ-free in comparison. Even the water in the toilet is much cleaner than your kitchen sponge, or the top three inches of the drain.
"The infestation begins at birth: Babies ingest mouthfuls of bacteria during birthing and pick up plenty more from their mother's skin and milk -- during breast-feeding, the mammary glands become colonized with bacteria."
Your life would be impossible without bacteria. You wouldn't be able to digest your food or fight off disease. You would die.
http://tinyurl.com/2robj2
And waynehazel is right -- the dirtiest thing in your house, by far, is the dishrag or sponge in your kitchen. Toilet seats are pretty much germ-free in comparison. Even the water in the toilet is much cleaner than your kitchen sponge, or the top three inches of the drain.
Dec 5th, 2007, 08:25 AM
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Jeez, I never thought about this before. And I do use the glasses and coffee mugs provided in the rooms. I guess I'll wash them first from now on. And the coffee maker carafe, too.
I'm not a germophobe, but I don't like the idea of using the glass that was cleaned with a cleaning rag and a solution you're not supposed to ingest. Can't be good for you, although I've survived thusfar!
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I'm not a germophobe, but I don't like the idea of using the glass that was cleaned with a cleaning rag and a solution you're not supposed to ingest. Can't be good for you, although I've survived thusfar!
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