A Germaphobe’s Guide To Public Restrooms

Wash And Dry Your Hands

Many public restrooms have automatic water and soap dispensers, but there are still restrooms that do not. If the public restroom you are using does not have an automatic water and soap dispenser, use a paper towel to turn on and off the faucet. It is not unlikely that the handle of the sink might have traces of human fecal matter. If your hands have traces of human waste, you need to ensure that your hands are scrubbed and thoroughly sanitized. Many illnesses and deaths are associated with poor hand washing practices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over a million deaths per year caused by infections and disease associated with improper hand-washing could be prevented.