War of the Germs

Okay this story just came to me while i was in the bathroom getting ready for bed - no joke

This is what we commonly think of as germs,
okay maybe not but she is the "germ girl" and you know what i mean we see them as evil little parasites, which i suppose pretty much sums them up!

I always thought of myself as being a bit of a germ freak, as everytime i use public toilets, after washing my hands, i cover then with my sleeves to open the door.

Well tonight at our book study, somehow we got onto the subject of toilets and germs - dont ask me how, we have an eclectic range of conversation material at our group lol.

Anyway a certain sister was saying how she rarely uses public toilets for this very reason, but then went on to say how she especially doesnt use the taps as they will be covered with all kinds of germs left by people immediately after using the loo.

I found this quite extreme (and gross)

then her sister said how she wraps the flush handle or chain in toilet paper to use it then the first sister said - get this you wont believe it.....

"Oh no i dont use toilet paper," she exclaimed in horror "you never know whats been on it or who's touched it"

i mean COME ON, what does she do then??? - ok lets not go there

Then the first sisters husband chips in, "its like an assault course everytime i use the loo, i try and make sure i touch as little as possible!!!"(of the cubile he means)

Then about 2 minutes later he flounces in with disposable rubber gloves

"i never leave the house without a pair of these" he states as he demonstrates putting on a pair in surgeon like fashion "i mean i put them on before i enter the toilet and when i leave i whip them off.. and throw them at the nearest person"

at that he winks cheekily but is this guy for real?

So what i was wondering was does this seem excessive?

or is this just like you? If so i think you should seriousbly look at this

I mean there have been the invention of handy little devices like the neat seat, but this only protects you from the germs on the toilet, not elsewhere in the cubicle, or at the sinks or on the doors etc.

That means that these things are all over us,

But can we constantly live in a germ free world?

of course not, but are these precautions worthwhile, and should we all take disposable gloves where ever we go?

ill leave you with a bit of useful advice

so let me know about your own personal germ battles