Wash Your Hands

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Starting in 2014, some people call me a "germophobe".  After getting sick at a time I really needed to not, I began researching what makes us sick and how it can be avoided.  In the process I learned many wivestales that don't actually make us sick...mom does not always know best 🤣

I surely do not 100% eliminate bacteria and viruses but I assure you I reduce them...you're welcome.

I am an avid, precision hand-washer and I carry hand sanitizer with me 100% of the time.  I ALWAYS wash my hands with anti-bacterial soap after ALL restroom activities, and I NEVER dry my hands with anything but dry and/or sanitary cloths.

Everyone who has watched me prepare and/or cook food tells me that they are certain my food is safe to eat and would/do not hesitate to eat what I prepare...this is one of the many places where PRECISION hand-washing is critical.  Don't just randomly wash your hands.  Instead, wash them at the right times, and every time.

I run live-aboard Offshore Oilfield Crewboats in the Gulf of Mexico and work with a crew of 4 guys total, 3 others plus myself.  The unsanitary behaviors I witness every day would make anyone paying attention sick to their stomach.

I'm not so much of a germophobe as I am a People-Watcher.

The Coronavirus epidemic should prompt you to fiercely protect not only yourself, but others around you and in your wake.  Everything you come in contact with can be transmitted to everything you touch and then picked up by others.  If you don't do it for yourself, at least do it for everyone else.

Many people parrot the "love others" because it tickles their ears and seems Noble Before Men, but those that won't/don't properly wash their hands (and sanitize when they can't wash) are only blowing hot air.

In person I am a very anti-social one and I'm not very friendly, but I am not mean to people and I ceaselessly remain mindful of not only my own protection and safety but that of others as well.

Don't shake hands with people.  You have no clue what's on their hands, where their hands have been, if that person is a carrier of any disease or has recently come into contact with something you don't want.

Consider everything infected.  Sanitize with precision.  Hand-wash with precision.  Be mindful, not mindless.  Protect yourself and others and you will GREATLY reduce so many of life's undesirable microorganisms.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/06/30/study-shows-how-bad-people-are-at-washing-their-hands/amp/

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Do know that standard hand sanitizer, such as Germ-X and Purell (and all other brands) are alcohol-based and only kill bacteria, NOT viruses...it is not anti-viral.

There are some anti-viral hand sanitizers out there so do your research.

Washing your hands WILL reduce viruses by washing them away.

[Les Young]

Very good points. It's definitely a dangerous & high risk time for sure.  I thought all hand sanitizers were the same & never had a clue that they all didn't kill viruses. Thanks for the info.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Roger on'nat, Les!  Anytime 👊
There have now been some cases of Coronavirus here in the U.S., and other countries outside of the China pandemic.

Here's an article about anti-viral hand sanitizers that do kill some viruses.  Do they kill them all?  Likely not.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

http://www.stopthestomachflu.com/Home/which-hand-sanitizers-kill-stomach-flu-viruses

[andrewlamberson]

My daughter is a microbiologist (and a bit of a germaphobe !) and she stresses washing your hands with a soap or dish soap that has lot of suds. Rub your hands "vigorously" to break the virus membrane.

"The 15-Second Friction is touted by public health officials. Water by itself is not enough to get rid of all germs because your skin naturally produces oil that germs can stick to. Soap breaks down that oil and makes it harder for germs to remain on your hands"  (We use Dawn dishwashing liquid)

Here's a good link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253

Flu season appears to have started here at Winona State University, I had 3 good students email me today saying they have the flu today. I told them to stay home!!!!!

[ctom]

I work with a lot of meat so I always have an ice cream pail filled with bleach water while I'm working. In the house I use dawn dish soap religiously. Bar soap sucks and half of the so called soft and foam soaps are limp too.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Thank You, Andy!  👊
Awesome information!

I did slack on including that ALL of my hand-washing is with soap, and usually (but not always) anti-bacterial (another debated subject).  I use anti-bacterial hand soap for hand-washing and anti-bacterial Dawn Ultra for washing dishes and other heavier-duty demands at home.  Here at work it's strictly anti-bacterial Dawn Ultra.

Dawn, especially Dawn Ultra, is tough on the skin but it's a necessary evil.
You can moisturize the skin from the outside, but the best way to moisturize the epidermis is from the inside.
How?  Food.  Specifically, Eat Your Oatmeal.
Moisturize from the outside if you must.  Neosporin CREAM (not ointment) is a powerful moisturizer for skin that is in bad shape.  Ask me how I know 🤣

Roger on'nat, Mr. Tom!  Take No Prisoners!

Keep the Knowledge Coming, Ya'll!

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Hand Sanitizer, Leg-Holstered.  12 oz PUMP 🤣
Click-CLACK.  ALL DAY.


Clean floors because my deckhand will work.

[WALLEYE WACKER]

I see so many people that don’t wash when they should. I agree with BKJ but in my job there is so much that gets touched by the 6 that work in my area. We must all do a great job because there are not many sick days in are area.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Yes Sir, Walleye Wacker!
There are times throughout life where hand-washing and sanitizing are NOT an option (work, fishing, hunting, etc.) and we have to handle business like a Boss.

It's all good!  Take it in stride and keep on truckin' 👊

[basscatlildave]

I work with grease all day in my auto parts store so I wash my hands all day long.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

I work with grease all day in my auto parts store so I wash my hands all day long.

Killer on'dat!

[BareKnuckleJigs]

I'll just leave this here.

[OIR]

I too carry hand sanitizer with me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8BzsfMgksA

[Lamar]

  I live with a nurse and she has taught me to wash my hands just about after anything. I've for years had a bottle of hand sanitizer in the trucks and put a little on my hands after each job. The big thing is to not touch your face. That's hard at first but gets better as you learn not to do it.