We are continually being exposed to the many dangers in our environment that allows the Corona/crap virus to exist and affect almost everyone.
Many of the things I am being told to watch out for seem to be questionable.
That is, except for washing correctly, social distancing, and avoiding touching almost everything unless we wear protective gear. These are all good ideas.
About a year ago, I read an article that bathrooms in most commercial buildings, stores, etc. has the dirtiest air of any room!
Then the article went on to say that all of the hand air driers do not bring in air from outside the bathroom but instead have a grill underneath that recirculates this dirty air and blows it onto our hands.
After reading that article, I stopped using those air driers. Unfortunately, they seem to be the only item available in most newer commercial bathrooms for hand drying.
Good point. Thanks. I’m using my pants from now on if I have too...
Yes, those driers are notorious for being dirty. I never use them. A quick wipe on my dungarees gets my hands somewhat dry.
When I exit the men's room, I stand still and swing my arms like a windmill for a few minutes. That dries my hands and keeps people away.
buckbrush wrote:
We are continually being exposed to the many dangers in our environment that allows the Corona/crap virus to exist and affect almost everyone.
Many of the things I am being told to watch out for seem to be questionable.
That is, except for washing correctly, social distancing, and avoiding touching almost everything unless we wear protective gear. These are all good ideas.
About a year ago, I read an article that bathrooms in most commercial buildings, stores, etc. has the dirtiest air of any room!
Then the article went on to say that all of the hand air driers do not bring in air from outside the bathroom but instead have a grill underneath that recirculates this dirty air and blows it onto our hands.
After reading that article, I stopped using those air driers. Unfortunately, they seem to be the only item available in most newer commercial bathrooms for hand drying.
We are continually being exposed to the many dange... (
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This is literally under your post! Taken with my phone.
I have always thought these dryers could be blowing dirt and germs all over. I trust my hands...I know where they have been. And as a young child I was taught not to piss on my self...
DirtFarmer
Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
Peeing on your hands is rarely a problem. Unless you have a Urinary tract infection, pee is sterile.
How are you supposed to get out of the bathrooms that have only blown air dryers? If the door does not swing out, you have to wait until someone walks in and run through the door while it's still ajar.
They need to mount a coat hanger/ hook on the door at the base so you could swing the door open with your foot instead of touching the filthy handle.
DirtFarmer wrote:
Peeing on your hands is rarely a problem. Unless you have a Urinary tract infection, pee is sterile.
Forgetting to wash the hands after the fact can be problematic.
Most larger truck stop restrooms don’t have any main doors...
tradio wrote:
How are you supposed to get out of the bathrooms that have only blown air dryers? If the door does not swing out, you have to wait until someone walks in and run through the door while it's still ajar.
They need to mount a coat hanger/ hook on the door at the base so you could swing the door open with your foot instead of touching the filthy handle.
DirtFarmer
Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
tradio wrote:
How are you supposed to get out of the bathrooms that have only blown air dryers? If the door does not swing out, you have to wait until someone walks in and run through the door while it's still ajar.
They need to mount a coat hanger/ hook on the door at the base so you could swing the door open with your foot instead of touching the filthy handle.
Doors should always open out.
And unless it's a single bowl bathroom, there's no need for a latch.
Encourage hand washing
DirtFarmer wrote:
Peeing on your hands is rarely a problem. Unless you have a Urinary tract infection, pee is sterile.
I'm not concerned about anything that comes out of my own body, sterile or not. I'm concerned about the person who may have hepatitis or food poisoning who leaves the infection behind all over everything they touch. I am also one who is annoyed when there are no paper towels and I have to pull on a wet handle to get out of a restroom.
DirtFarmer wrote:
Doors should always open out.
And unless it's a single bowl bathroom, there's no need for a latch.
Encourage hand washing
The door pictured has a handle. I would try to open this door from the inside with my elbow if there are no paper towels available.
DirtFarmer
Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
therwol wrote:
The door pictured has a handle. I would try to open this door from the inside with my elbow if there are no paper towels available.
The picture is of the outside of the door. Hopefully there's no latch so you can kick the door open from the inside.
Shellback
Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas
You can always use TP to dry your hands with and to open the door with...
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