Do you use antibacterial......
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Only in the kitchen and bathrooms. I think a little bacteria is OK, we don't need to be screwing with our immune systems - but E.Coli is not OK.
I also think it is a good thing to use sometimes. Not always. We need bacteria to survive, however, when it comes to grocery carts at the store with who knows who pooping and not washing their hands, touching the seat that my child is sitting in and then sticking her hands in her mouth!! YUCK.
I also use them on her folding potty seat. After she uses it I wipe it down then put it back in our bag.
We have a bottle outside the bathroom as well, but its rarely used
I also use them on her folding potty seat. After she uses it I wipe it down then put it back in our bag.
We have a bottle outside the bathroom as well, but its rarely used
I use dilute bleach for the kitchen after I cut up raw meat and for the bathroom. And we have small bottles of Purell hand sanitizer near the changing table so we can disinfect our hands without having to go to the bathroom immediately and wash up. We also use it after we cough or sneeze if we can't get to the sink.
And I love the smell of bleach too.
And I love the smell of bleach too.
I have to admit that I try not to use it. The studies showing links to the drug-resistant germs scare me. I alsp just read a study that says that the increase in food allergies is due to the use of antibacterial products.
I used to use bleach to clean toilets until I learned that it is bad for waste treatment. As I understand it, it kills the bacteria that help 'eat' the waste.
I do use the hand cleaning stuff. When my dad was in hospital, I was using that stuff every hour!
I always felt that exposure to most germs is good - the kids get exposed to them & develop resistance. E coli is obviously an exception. And I do wash cutting boards thoroughly - I just use soap tho'.
Ali
I used to use bleach to clean toilets until I learned that it is bad for waste treatment. As I understand it, it kills the bacteria that help 'eat' the waste.
I do use the hand cleaning stuff. When my dad was in hospital, I was using that stuff every hour!
I always felt that exposure to most germs is good - the kids get exposed to them & develop resistance. E coli is obviously an exception. And I do wash cutting boards thoroughly - I just use soap tho'.
Ali
For the floors I use Clean & Free Floor Cleaner, and for absolutely everything else, including the cars, laundry, and carpet, I use Liquid Shine. They are both organic and completely non-toxic. So, no, I don't use antibacterial cleaners.