Ugh, I had no idea shopping could be so yucky! I hadn’t worried about it until now, though I don’t get sick often and always wash my hands when I get home, so I guess I don’t need to worry too much. I don’t want to end up a huge germaphobe.

If you are unlucky enough to have a handbag check, are you going to be accused of shoplifting? When I get home with my shopping, I always wash my hands with antibacterial liquid soap. I find hand sanitiser it dries my skin too much and sometimes stings. I always have an urge to wash it off if I am home.
I take some with me when travelling and using public conveniences as those areas put you at higher risk of infection handling taps and doors.

By being exposed to all this bacteria our immune systems are working and getting stronger. This is why a lot of people are getting sick because they are not exposed to the bacteria good and bad. Not all bacteria is bad. there are good guys too! lol!!!

yuck – I read somewhere that hand sanitiser is not all that great either

What did we do before we were aware of these things?

great, something else to be scared of in this crazy world!

It is disgusting to think about all those germs. But at the same time I do worry that we are using sanitisers too much.

I have heard shopping baskets are full of bacteria,l use a hand sanitizer when necessary after touching money and then having lunch etc.

Yes I am always very wary as I saw this old man repeatedly sneeze literally all over the fruit and veg in the supermarket a while ago. It was disgusting and made me feel quite sick, so I always make sure I wash them well. I did tell the store staff and they did remove some of the produce at the front.

Germs and bacteria are everywhere. We just have to make sure we wash our hands properly and teach our children too as well.

Yukky, what a nasty thought. Going to buy some aquium asap!

I think this is pretty much common knowledge or at least common sense. Washing and or cooking before eating is essential. Probably better not to think about it too much otherwise we will never eat or have to start growing our own veggies 🙂

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  We wash everything – but you do see people going along and eating fruit and vegies in the shops like it is a buffet! 😉

Yuuuuck! We always sanitise after doing any form of shopping. I always cringe when I see people letting their little babies chew on the trolley handles :/ ewww

I don’t use hand sanitizer enough. But I should indeed!

yes it can be so gross hey! people need to wash their hands more

I buy a big bottle then put some in a travel bottle to carry in my bag . This is especially great when outside , such as catching public transport because areas like railings are very dirty and if you do happen to get your hands dirty and have no tissue. at least you will have your sanitiser .

Gross. Hand sanitizer is a permanent fixture in my handbag thank goodness

We are surrounded by germs everywhere, not just the supermarket. Think petrol pumps, rest room door handles, chairs and tables in cafes, money etc. Washing your hands and your children’s hands frequently, and using hand sanitiser when a wash basin is not available should be routine. I have seen people sneeze over fruit and veg, and ever since then, I wash and dry any unpackaged fruit and veg as soon as I get home. A little bit of care can save a lot of health problems.