It has come to my attention that there is confusion when it comes to anti bacterical hand sanitizer, or scrubby scrubby as my three year old calls it. I am borderline addicted to the stuff BUT it is not a replacement for washing your hands. It is to be used when it is the only choice. In other words, it should not be used after going to the restroom if there is soap and water available. Along with this, it has been brought to my attention (by more than one male)that many males do not see need in washing their hands after they pee. Gross. Anytime you enter the restroom for ANY reason you need to wash your hands before you leave. I am aware that there are plenty of females that do not wash their hands. Everyone should.That being said, think about it before you shake a someone's hand. I have decided to include a list of places and/or situations when it is entirely appropriate to use hand sanitizer. it is as follows....
1.After pumping gas. If you have kids in the car there is no time to unload them to wash your hands. Plus, entering a gas station bathroom only to wash your hands seems counter productive. They never meet my standards.
2. when you are on a flight before you eat the disappointing snack. You have alread gotten so many germs from those seats but who wants to squeeze in a restoom the size a shoe box to wash their hands using horrible water pressure.
3. After you have used a computer in a public place. Just think how many fingers have touched those keys.
4. If you are in the car and get sticky, and/or blow your own nose as well as wipe a child's nose. there is not soap and water so you should not wait until you get home
5. AFTER USING A SHOPPING CART! Self explainitory.