Personal Toilet hygiene

Our house replied on 10/08/2017 08:30

Posted on 10/08/2017 08:30

After many site visits this year we are surprised and disgusted through our own obervations at how many people visiting site toilets  DO NOT WASH THEIR HANDS leaving their germs for all.

people who do NOT wash with soap and water are putting us all at risk.

These diseases include gastrointestinal infections, such as Salmonella, and respiratory infections, such as influenza. Washing your hands properly can help prevent the spread of the germs (like bacteria and viruses) that cause these diseases.

through this forum we want the club to put up notices to remind people 

 

what do you think?

Pippah45 replied on 16/08/2017 11:46

Posted on 16/08/2017 11:46

I would love to see a tongue in cheek smiley - hey guys I am surprised you didn't notice the leg pull! 

It is a bad business and one of the reasons I like to use my own facilities - and as has been already said it isn't just campsites.  My DIL doesn't wash her hands after changing nappies - and stores those nappies for days on end in a large supermarket recyclable bag.  undecided  A Michelin Star restaurant opened locally (and closed) but a male friend of mine went to the Gents and observed the Barman leave the cubicles without washing his hands and go back to work!  I am often surprised at how much dirt I was off my hands even when they look clean - its a MUST in this day and age.  Another related problem - how many of you gentlemen fill your cars up with diesel and then go to the toilet - such a dangerous thing to do!  A friend of mine who worked in the petro-chemical industry pointed that one out to me and I get quite hot under the collar when they have run out of gloves at the pump - although I usually have a dog pooh bag that will serve the purpose. 

Fozzie replied on 17/08/2017 21:02

Posted on 17/08/2017 21:02

Another related problem - how many of you gentlemen fill your cars up with diesel and then go to the toilet - such a dangerous thing to do!

 

It was Pippa,especially when the fuel filler cover slammed shut half way through peeing!

 

Tammygirl replied on 18/08/2017 22:57

Posted on 18/08/2017 22:57

After many years of visiting Egypt for diving and suffering Pharaohs revenge (more than once) ( not funny in a wet suit) I too am a hand gel carrier.

Yes I wash my hands but as others have mentioned you still have to negotiate the door handle on the way out. So wash hands inside, once outside gel wash on hands give them a quick rub job done.  

Cruise ships are really bad for picking up Norovirus they have hand gel dispensers everywhere, folk just don't use them. By the way its commonly called 'The British virus' among the crew, says it all really.

Tammygirl replied on 18/08/2017 22:59

Posted on 18/08/2017 22:59

observed the Barman leave the cubicles without washing his hands

Golden rule NEVER eat peanuts and mints from the dishes on the bar wink

TonyIshUK replied on 19/08/2017 17:46

Posted on 19/08/2017 17:46

I wonder to myself which cretins designs toilet doors (usually two doors  to get out and in the toilet area), which have to be pulled open, rather than being pushed open after having washed and dried your hands ?

I resent having to try and find a faeces free part of the door handle before exiting the toilet.

Rgds

Takethedogalong replied on 19/08/2017 18:07

Posted on 19/08/2017 18:07

Ugh, I hate public toilets. Always wash hands, then use clean paper towel to open door, discarding in bin on way out! After that, sanigel of some sort. Real bonus of having MH is you always have your own loo wherever you go!

replied on 19/08/2017 18:21

Posted on 19/08/2017 18:21

I get some funny looks on occasion when I exit the gents as I walk past the hand drier. I suspect that some think 'mucky B has not washed his mitts'! Truth is that I hate hand driers. I wash my hands and usually use my little finger to pull doors open. 

Cornersteady replied on 19/08/2017 18:26

Posted on 19/08/2017 18:07 by Takethedogalong

Ugh, I hate public toilets. Always wash hands, then use clean paper towel to open door, discarding in bin on way out! After that, sanigel of some sort. Real bonus of having MH is you always have your own loo wherever you go!

Posted on 19/08/2017 18:26

Glad to know that someone does the same as me

JVB66 replied on 19/08/2017 18:57

Posted on 19/08/2017 18:57

Ever since it was proven that useing a hot air hand dryer actually increases the growth of bacteria,   i always have a couple of sheets of kitchen roll to dry my hands and open the exit doors when useing "public" toilets

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