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By the (Guest Post)
08/24/2008
The hand sanitizer is actually causeing sickness due to the loss of germs. It kills good germs too. This destroys your bodies immune system only increasing the chance of sickness.
By Marie (Guest Post)
09/04/2007
I use purell hand sanitizer so much. I have three different scents, and I keep one bottle in my purse, one in my school bag, and two in my room. I use it alot. I use it before and after every meal, after I touch any thing dirty, before using my laptop, and after going to the bathroom, after I wash my hands. I feel like soap and water doesn't work as well as purell. In all, I use about half a small bottle a day, just on myself. I've heard that because Purell kills 99.99% of bacteria, that 1% stays and breeds to make a bacteria that can make you sick. I was just wondering, can this really happen? And are there things you can do to be careful not to let this happen? I hardly ever get sick, Like germ sick like colds, and i've never gotten the flu, and I really don't want to. If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know.
By Lisa (Guest Post)
04/25/2005
The flu is caused by a virus. Hand sanitizers kill bacteria. You are not fighting the flu by using hand sanitizers.
In fact, some studies suggest using hand sanitizers could cause bacteria to become stronger and lead to what is termed "superbugs."
"Here's the bottom line: The harder you try to get rid of germs, the more problems you cause, but of another nature. For example, the overuse of antibacterials may lead to underdeveloped immune systems and to tenacious home bacteria, such as those already fought by hospitals."
http://www.cleaneffects.com/
By
11/18/2004
As I mentioned in another post it is not recommended that you use antibacterial soaps, etc. on a regular basis. It can be compared to a doctor prescribing medication for a cold ( there is no cure for the common cold). It helps to contribute to a form of germ called a Superbug, from which there is no cure at the present time.
A doctor at a recent lecture recommends washing frequently with plain soap and water.
By
11/12/2004
It's great to wipe down the handle on shopping carts, too. I never thought about it until I saw a mother pick a child (with a very leaky diaper)up out of the seat and leave it. You just never know LOL
Bath and Body Works and other places have the antibacterial wipes that are convenient, also.
By
11/07/2004
I am a "germ phobe", and I am glad to see another person like myself.
I keep a spray bottle near each sink that I fill with alcohol and/or vinegar. After I wash my hands, I spray and disinfect the faucets. Vinegar is a great anti-bacterial agent, and is also useful to use in place of fabric softener, especailly if one has allergies.
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