Comments on: What exactly is lurking on the elliptical handles? http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/ exercise, workouts, running, yoga, aerobics, and health tips for busy parents Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: MomWeightLoss http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2387 MomWeightLoss Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:21:22 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2387 Yuck. Yuck. Yuck. After becoming "mom," I became a germophobe as well. And I'm constantly wiping down equipment at the gym. But the shower?! It hurts my head to think about. I thought my flip flops would help protect me. Guess not, eh? <em>MomWeightLoss's last blog post..<a href='http://momweightloss.blogspot.com/2008/07/will-blog-for-food.html' rel="nofollow">will blog for food</a></em> Yuck. Yuck. Yuck.

After becoming “mom,” I became a germophobe as well.

And I’m constantly wiping down equipment at the gym.

But the shower?! It hurts my head to think about. I thought my flip flops would help protect me. Guess not, eh?

MomWeightLoss’s last blog post..will blog for food

]]> By: DJ http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2339 DJ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:52:48 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2339 Remedies that really work are ionizing radiation or hard UV, which is also used for sterilizing water in some regions. This UV, however, is so hard that it will give you 'sunburn' < 20 seconds of exposure. Remedies that really work are ionizing radiation or hard UV, which is also used for sterilizing water in some regions. This UV, however, is so hard that it will give you ‘sunburn’ < 20 seconds of exposure.

]]> By: Wifey http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2336 Wifey Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:18:10 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2336 Yuck! I workout at home, but still! Great post. I haven't been here in awhile... looking forward to catching back up - smiles! <em>Wifey's last blog post..<a href='http://wifeyshouse.blogspot.com/2008/07/somebody-lost-20-pounds.html' rel="nofollow">Somebody Lost 20 Pounds…</a></em> Yuck! I workout at home, but still! Great post. I haven’t been here in awhile… looking forward to catching back up – smiles!

Wifey’s last blog post..Somebody Lost 20 Pounds…

]]> By: the Bag Lady http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2335 the Bag Lady Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:15:12 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2335 BTW - the CartSmart bag hangs over the handle of the shopping CART, not bag...must not have had enough coffee earlier... (Or perhaps should put my contact lenses in BEFORE I try to type...) DJ - I'll put up with .5% more germs rather than use harsher chemicals! And you are right again - nothing is totally germ-free. Not even surgical suites. *shudder* <em>the Bag Lady's last blog post..<a href='http://bagladysblather.blogspot.com/2008/07/treasure-methinks.html' rel="nofollow">Treasure, Methinks</a></em> BTW – the CartSmart bag hangs over the handle of the shopping CART, not bag…must not have had enough coffee earlier… (Or perhaps should put my contact lenses in BEFORE I try to type…)

DJ – I’ll put up with .5% more germs rather than use harsher chemicals! And you are right again – nothing is totally germ-free. Not even surgical suites. *shudder*

the Bag Lady’s last blog post..Treasure, Methinks

]]> By: Missicat http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2332 Missicat Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:11:26 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2332 ewwww....germs! Is that a Bag Lady Cart bag? whoo hooo! I always wipe down the treadmill and any gym equipment I use with the spray bottle provided there...just have to hope everyone does the same! May try that soap though.. <em>Missicat's last blog post..<a href='http://missicatsworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/tale-of-dress.html' rel="nofollow">A Tale of A Dress</a></em> ewwww….germs!
Is that a Bag Lady Cart bag? whoo hooo!
I always wipe down the treadmill and any gym equipment I use with the spray bottle provided there…just have to hope everyone does the same! May try that soap though..

Missicat’s last blog post..A Tale of A Dress

]]> By: DJ http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2331 DJ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:29:03 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2331 Curiously enough, you are almost right with your vinegar remark. Acid stress, even weak organic acids kill bacteria in a dose dependent fashion (say > 99%). Triclosan and its gang kills more (>99.5%) but in either case, the just cleaned surfaces are not germ free... Curiously enough, you are almost right with your vinegar remark. Acid stress, even weak organic acids kill bacteria in a dose dependent fashion (say > 99%). Triclosan and its gang kills more (>99.5%) but in either case, the just cleaned surfaces are not germ free…

]]> By: the Bag Lady http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2330 the Bag Lady Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:12:21 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2330 This is an interesting post. As you may know, I call myself the Bag Lady because I designed and created the CartSmart Bag - hangs over the handle of your shopping bag to help protect your hands from the germs found there (then, of course, you use it to bring your groceries home, reducing the use of plastic bags). I am a bit of a germaphobe, obviously, but I try not to go overboard with it, because, as DJ has been pointing out, all our anti-bacterial products have only served to make the bacteria more resistant. In certain settings, it pays to be a little more vigilant about washing your hands frequently, and I would certainly be paying attention to touching my face whilst working out in a gym (thank God I'm so cheap and lazy!! :) ) But we also need to be aware of the chemical overload that is occurring nowadays. Vinegar works just as well as some of the more potent chemicals available when it comes to cleaning, and is less harsh on the environment. (just my two cents worth!) <em>the Bag Lady's last blog post..<a href='http://bagladysblather.blogspot.com/2008/07/treasure-methinks.html' rel="nofollow">Treasure, Methinks</a></em> This is an interesting post. As you may know, I call myself the Bag Lady because I designed and created the CartSmart Bag – hangs over the handle of your shopping bag to help protect your hands from the germs found there (then, of course, you use it to bring your groceries home, reducing the use of plastic bags).

I am a bit of a germaphobe, obviously, but I try not to go overboard with it, because, as DJ has been pointing out, all our anti-bacterial products have only served to make the bacteria more resistant.

In certain settings, it pays to be a little more vigilant about washing your hands frequently, and I would certainly be paying attention to touching my face whilst working out in a gym (thank God I’m so cheap and lazy!! :) )

But we also need to be aware of the chemical overload that is occurring nowadays. Vinegar works just as well as some of the more potent chemicals available when it comes to cleaning, and is less harsh on the environment.

(just my two cents worth!)

the Bag Lady’s last blog post..Treasure, Methinks

]]> By: MizFit http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2329 MizFit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:14:39 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2329 Just saying hello. checking in :) Miz. <em>MizFit's last blog post..<a href='http://mizfitonline.com/?p=243' rel="nofollow">Tues Tip. Rocco style.</a></em> Just saying hello.

checking in :)

Miz.

MizFit’s last blog post..Tues Tip. Rocco style.

]]> By: DJ http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2328 DJ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:03:52 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2328 Just any soap, it does not make that much of a difference. You only need to use antibacterials for special reasons, like staph infections or the likes. As a side note; antibacterials do not work against viruses, just bacteria. BTW, the fact that 'they' found ecoli and the likes somewhere does not tell you a lot. Detection tools nowadays are so good that i guarantee you can even find them on your own supposedly clean toothbrush. Just as you can find cocaine on 99%+ of all dollar notes. Don't worry too much over it, just make sure that before anything comes near your face, it is clean. Just any soap, it does not make that much of a difference. You only need to use antibacterials for special reasons, like staph infections or the likes. As a side note; antibacterials do not work against viruses, just bacteria.
BTW, the fact that ‘they’ found ecoli and the likes somewhere does not tell you a lot. Detection tools nowadays are so good that i guarantee you can even find them on your own supposedly clean toothbrush. Just as you can find cocaine on 99%+ of all dollar notes. Don’t worry too much over it, just make sure that before anything comes near your face, it is clean.

]]> By: Deanna http://workoutmommy.com/2008/06/30/what-exactly-is-lurking-on-the-elliptical-handles/comment-page-1/#comment-2327 Deanna Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:13:25 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=564#comment-2327 Hello again! Yes, we use just everyday soap. I like the Method brand, because it's low on the chemical factor. I'm on a tight budget, so I can't afford all the products in their line. I think all the comments here about our hygiene habits actually do more to protect us than our use of any one product. But, think about it. A person who uses antibacterial soap is probably a person who washes hands and surfaces frequently. The danger of triclosan, and other chemicals, is in the build-up over time. If you don't use the triclosan often, I'm sure it's not an issue. We read so much about the hidden risks of our chemical-filled world. Look at aluminum - it's in our deodorants, in our cookware and bakeware, tin foil for wrapping and cooking food. Once again, I'm not a fanatic, but it's the buildup over time that concerns me. I use stainless steel cookware, natural deodorant (except in the summer when I need more help!), and don't use tin foil for wrapping all our leftovers. Just to minimize our exposure. I have three boys. My kids and I don't get sick any more than anyone else at school. I'm satisfied that I've not exposed us to any more risk by not using antibacterial soap. We did have a run of strep one winter - I just couldnt' get rid of it. My pediatrician recommended using triclosan soap - I did. It's listed on the label as a drug - I treat it as such. Great comments! I'm glad I found your site! Deanna Hello again! Yes, we use just everyday soap. I like the Method brand, because it’s low on the chemical factor. I’m on a tight budget, so I can’t afford all the products in their line. I think all the comments here about our hygiene habits actually do more to protect us than our use of any one product.

But, think about it. A person who uses antibacterial soap is probably a person who washes hands and surfaces frequently. The danger of triclosan, and other chemicals, is in the build-up over time. If you don’t use the triclosan often, I’m sure it’s not an issue. We read so much about the hidden risks of our chemical-filled world.

Look at aluminum – it’s in our deodorants, in our cookware and bakeware, tin foil for wrapping and cooking food. Once again, I’m not a fanatic, but it’s the buildup over time that concerns me. I use stainless steel cookware, natural deodorant (except in the summer when I need more help!), and don’t use tin foil for wrapping all our leftovers. Just to minimize our exposure.

I have three boys. My kids and I don’t get sick any more than anyone else at school. I’m satisfied that I’ve not exposed us to any more risk by not using antibacterial soap.

We did have a run of strep one winter – I just couldnt’ get rid of it. My pediatrician recommended using triclosan soap – I did. It’s listed on the label as a drug – I treat it as such.

Great comments! I’m glad I found your site!

Deanna

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