Oh man, don't get me started on the purses. I always hang mine up in the public restrooms and if there is no hook I have been known to hang it around my neck from the front. I can't stand those restrooms. Sometimes the floors are wet around the stools. Yuck.
When I get home I will take my shoes off in the garage and then get paper towels and antibacterial soap to wash off my soles of shoes.
I have one bar stool(at home, not at the bar) that I place my purse on. I have a plastic bag covering the seat and that is where I set my purse. I frequently take the antibacterial wipes ( the stronger ones for cleaning) and wipe off my purse. I am so "anal" about bacteria.
I don't have to shave my legs much at my age, but I always make sure to shave them a few days before I go to the doctor or hospital. This way the skin has healed and there isn't an open opportunity for infection. Also, I had trouble with toe nails and had to cut aggressively most of the time. I always kept bandaides on the toes. The days I went to the doc I always made sure to have them covered with antibacterial cream. When we are high risk for infection any little skin nick that we are aware of needs to be covered in high risk places. That is my personal opinion.
I guess I am OCD about this. I feel that the main opportunity for infection is bathtowels, hand towels and washclothes. Also, the dishcloth and cleaning sponges, etc are another source of bacterial infestation. It is good to clean sink often and change dishclothes often. Also, sinks and bathtubs, toilets are another source of bacterial growth. Countertops also need to be wiped frequently.
The rest of the house needs to be keep clean as far as I am concerned, but who am I to throw stones cause mine is probably right up there with the top 10 messed up houses. We all do the best we can with the energy that we are allotted. May we all have the sanity to endure this stuff. Irish
