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Old 03-26-2012, 08:05 PM
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That is an awesome hint. We're going on a week long vacation in Sept. and booked the room for a week. Am really glad to hear this. I also carry sterile wraps and wipe down door knobs, etc. the first time in the room. Then I do it at night when we return. Thanks for the hint.
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You may cover the remote, but what about the bed spread? Those are actually worse than the remotes. They don't get wash every time.
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Old 03-27-2012, 03:45 AM
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If I have to sit around thinking about every germ that comes out , I would be floating around in mid air like angels and not touching everything. If I had to listen to every study that comes out from Harvard and other places , I wouldn't eat anything. Just eat in moderation. My philosophy in life is " A little bit of germ is good for the immune systems." Just wash your hands. I was at a hotel this weekend . I didn't lick the comforter or the remote LOL . I have been working with elementary kids for 34 years and have yet to be laid up or take extended sick time...now here is a place where germs are hanging around . Enjoy life and take the usual precautions but don't over do it.
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Old 03-27-2012, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JudyTheSewer View Post
I found a good way to eliminate touching those remote controls. I put it in a zip lock bag! The remote is totally encased in clean plastic and I can see all the buttons and all buttons are easily pushed! I'm sure I'm not the first one to do this but I have never seen this tip anywhere and I hope I always remember to travel with zip lock bags in the future!!! It sure beats using slippery tissues to pick up the remote.
That is exactly what I did when I used to have to travel for work!
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Old 03-27-2012, 05:27 AM
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A winning suggestion . As a ret.nurse I am always wiping doorknobs and sink handles to keep germs to a minimum.
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Old 03-27-2012, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by chuckbere15 View Post
You may cover the remote, but what about the bed spread? Those are actually worse than the remotes. They don't get wash every time.
Yes, I agree that the bedspread is nasty too. However, I simply don't use it. I immediately peel it off the bed since I don't need more than a sheet to keep me warm. The remote I do want to use.
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Old 03-27-2012, 09:12 PM
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I Agree With you Earthwalker Because i have Lupus!!
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:46 AM
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Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 03-29-2012, 04:48 AM
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Do you sleep with your pets???? just saying'. Wash your hands a lot . Don't touch your eyes and mouths. Germs are everywhere.
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