When you use a shopping cart or basket
@GardenGerty (169448)
United States
December 6, 2018 10:03am CST
I am posting this because I seem to not be well. All I can figure is that I picked up a "bug" someplace hubby did not.
So, the other day when we were in McPherson, I shopped at Wal Mart, and Dillons.
We all know that people often shop, even when they are too sick to even be out of their house.
The stores all seem to offer sanitizing wipes for the carts. I usually do not use them. I was wondering if you use them when you get a basket or cart?
I am suspecting that would be where I picked up a bug, as I did the shopping, pushed the cart, hubby did not. He is fine.
I was miserable last night, miserable again this morning.
So glad to have ginger ale, ginger tea, powdered ginger, candied ginger and fresh ginger root on hand. It all helps.
So, do you wipe down the shopping cart handles, etc?
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13 responses
@Marilynda1225 (91041)
• United States
6 Dec 18
Yes I have used those wipes on the shopping cart. This time of year I do everything I can to prevent getting sick.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
6 Dec 18
I am not having colds and such. I am just having a hard time with my stomach. Figured maybe that is where I got a bug.
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
7 Dec 18
No, I don't. But I always make sure to wash my hands or use anti-bacterial sanitizer afterward
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
8 Dec 18
I wash my hands a lot. Hubby and I think stress may be making me feel unwell. We are trying more activities.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
8 Dec 18
@GardenGerty Feel better soon, Heather. Take care
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
8 Dec 18
I used to not worry about it much. I think I am stressing a lot about health while Bob has been sick. Stress can make a person really sick.
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@LadyDuck (502258)
• Italy
8 Dec 18
@GardenGerty Stress is a serious problem, I stress a lot and I pay attention to germs. Washing very well our hands is the best defense.
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
8 Dec 18
I have not been. Most people who responded here say that they just wash their hands, do not touch their face, etc.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
6 Dec 18
@GardenGerty
I have heard of a store offering sanitizing wipes. I have my own shopping cart I bring with me and then use the one at the store. No, I do not wipe down my shopping cart at the store.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
6 Dec 18
I wish I lived close enough to just bring my own cart. Of course if we think about it, people do not just touch the cart, but all kinds of things in the store. I think washing afterwards is a good idea, maybe, instead.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
9 Dec 18
@GardenGerty
How far is the nearest store or do you order online?
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
6 Dec 18
I do not, or have not in the past. Just wanting to find out what others do.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Dec 18
I do wipe them down since I hate being sick and we have so many in our family to spread illness to.
I'm sorry you're sick and I will be praying for healing!
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
6 Dec 18
That is one reason to do so for sure.
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@wolfgirl569 (135638)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Dec 18
I dont, but keep in mind that most people touch the whole cart too.Not just the handle. I dont worry about it as they also possibly touched something that I will later pick up. Washing your hands after is a lot easier
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
6 Dec 18
I do not know if it is or isn't. I have read horror stories, of course. On the other hand, my kids grew up healthy as can be.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
7 Dec 18
I never use the wipes. Hardly ever see anyone use them actually.
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
8 Dec 18
It seems everyone except me does as they enter the store.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
12 Dec 18
@GardenGerty funny how things are different, in different areas of the world.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Dec 18
No but I will start because Tony is already sick enough, he waits in the car for me as it is, then washes my hands in sanitizer.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
6 Dec 18
It might be wise to keep him safe. With the cancer treatment his immune system is worn out, I am sure.
