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    Re: How to avoid germs - Gas Station

    How I go to the gas stationHow to avoid germs - Gas Station So I'm well known at the pump lol

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    Great suggestion Mike, but I’m a little annoyed because your premium gas is only $3.01 for 93 octane. I’m paying almost $4 for 91. Ugh!

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    AG sells Gtechniq I2 Tri-Clean interior cleaner, it has anti bacterial stuff in it. I don't know the science behind it, but apparently it keeps killing bacteria days after you've used it. And it's a fantastic cleaner to boot. I don't want to get sick and die, but I don't want to add to our landfill problems by using itrile gloves for everything I come in contact with. Maybe I'll keep some I2 and a bottle of hand sanitizer in my center consol as a happy medium.

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    A couple of notes ...

    1. Hand sanitizers are not effective against viruses, only against certain bacteria. The FDA just cracked down on Purell for making bogus claims about its effectiveness on viruses.

    2. The length of time that bacteria and viruses can survive on various surfaces differs greatly. As does their ability to cause infection/illness.

    Here is a great article from the NHS on this information - How long do bacteria and viruses live outside the body? - NHS


    The basics of washing your hands and keeping your hands away from your mouth and nose still make the most sense. And if you choose to wear a mask when flying, make sure that mask can capture/contain something as small as a virus (microns in size). Call the mask manufacturer when in doubt.

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    57Rambler beat me to it. A gas pump handle is probably 1 of a thousand things you touch in a day. Can't see avoiding one out of a thousand things doing much... other then offering some peace of mind. Washing your hands a few times a day, trying to avoid touching your face and staying away from people as much as possible will do far more then anything else. Also, I'd recommend not using anything with antibacterial agents in it. As mentioned, it won't help against virus and it simply make treating bacteria that much more difficult. As the 99.99% claims on the bottle... it is 99.99% marketing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JWilliams.RadiantDetail View Post
    I don't want to get sick and die, but I don't want to add to our landfill problems by using itrile gloves for everything I come in contact with. Maybe I'll keep some I2 and a bottle of hand sanitizer in my center consol as a happy medium.
    Hand sanitizer kills bacteria. You are probably most worried about a virus. Hand sanitizer will make matters worse and washing your hands is just as effective. Consider spending a little more on biodegradable gloves, such as those made with EBT. They will break down in 1-5 years. Cost about $13 for 100.

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    Re: How to avoid germs - Gas Station

    I wouldn't toss those gloves in the trash at the station, they have your fingerprints in them now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mayassa View Post
    I wouldn't toss those gloves in the trash at the station, they have your fingerprints in them now.
    And what’s likely to happen?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    And what’s likely to happen?
    Clearly you haven't seen a good bond movie lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by ClearVue18 View Post
    Clearly you haven't seen a good bond movie lol

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    You got me there.

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