According to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Women s HealthSource, your best line of defense against germs is to wash your hands with soap and water frequently and vigorously. In truth, most germs are harmless. In fact there are even good germs that help keep bad germs at bay. And most germs, good or bad, don t live long on inanimate objects. There s little evidence that inanimate objects play a significant role in the transmission of bacteria to people.
Most disease is passed the old-fashioned way, from person to person.
Remember, harmful germs cause trouble only if they infiltrate your body through an opening or an open wound. And antibacterial products only work on bacteria. They re useless on viruses that cause common ailments like colds and flu. Some antibacterial products have their place, especially in hospitals and child-care centers where infections are rampant. Wash your hands.