Addicted to Hand Sanitizers?

@Raine38 (12387)
United States
January 27, 2016 11:05am CST
I am not really a germaphobe, but I think I have a slight addiction to hand sanitizers. I really do not want to get sick by transferring of viruses through touching stuff. I know it is something that cannot be avoided 100% but if I can do something to at least lessen my risk then I will do it. I have hand sanitizers in just about any place that I go or frequent. I have a big bottle of germ-x on my work desk which, judging by its contents, is always being used. I have one in my bag, I have a mini one hooked to my keys, I have one in the living room, one in each bathroom, one in my bedroom, one in the kitchen and even one in my car. Lately, I feel like they have become so sticky. So I turned to wet wipes. They can be pricey though, but I found out that they sell disinfecting yet gentle baby wipes at the Dollar Store so I proceeded to stock some for my use. With wet wipes, at least I can see that I am wiping off the dirt and grime off my hands. Of course, nothing beats washing our hands with soap and water.
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@amnabas (14877)
• Karachi, Pakistan
27 Jan 16
I top and my kids too are addicted my little one is taking it to school too.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
27 Jan 16
At least you know that your kids can still keep their hands clean when there is no soap and water nearby.
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@amnabas (14877)
• Karachi, Pakistan
27 Jan 16
@Raine38 yeah today her teacher was amazed to see the little girl possession for hygiene. She appreciated.
@tahashif (63)
• Karachi, Pakistan
27 Jan 16
Yeah you are right many people are addicted to hand sanitizer around the world or they use to wash there hands after every work I am also addicted to hand sanitizer
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
27 Jan 16
A big plus is that some of these hand sanitizers smell so good.
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• United States
28 Jan 16
Oh yes, I have hand sanitizers and wet wipes everywhere! In my car, bag, purse, desk, etc! It is a must and I always stock up but I agree they can get pricey. I buy mine from Bath & Body Works, Target and Walmart usually.
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• United States
30 Jan 16
@Raine38 I should check out the Dollar Store's selection.
@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
28 Jan 16
I buy mine from Bath and Body Works as well, and the Dollar Store.
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• United States
27 Jan 16
I would probably use them more, but since I wash my hands constantly, I feel safe enough that I have disinfected them. The only times I use hand sanitizer is when I am out.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I would prefer hand washing as well. But for convenience and like you, when you are out, good old hand sanitizers wil do for me.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Jan 16
Ha haa for sure you are addicted to them