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Well, all that stuff about skin acidity... Nah I don't buy it. I think the real reason is because ... |
4th November 2008, 03:51 AM
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Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7705608.stm
Well, all that stuff about skin acidity... Nah I don't buy it. I think the real reason is because women tend to clean more and sometimes wear those rubber gloves whilst cleaning which harbours bacteria. Also changing nappies, looking after old people... wiping down surfaces etc etc... the washing up sponge is really not nice. So women touch more surfaces and things that have bacteria on them thus have more on their hands! That is my opinion 
Motto of the story, wash your hands before you eat 
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4th November 2008, 06:19 AM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
I'd agree with the cosmetic theory more. I know that after I wash my hands, I usually put lotion on. Then during the day I put on lip balm, even if I am not wearing other make up. Add in brushing my hair a lot (it tangles easily since it is long). All of those things would transfer bacteria to my hands.
Think of women with small children too. Kids are just a germ factory. Every time you touch one there is no telling what bacteria is on it lol.
Then again maybe your theory is right, and it just proves men don't do enough to help around the house!
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4th November 2008, 07:11 AM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
Well, I notice alot of couples share the work, but the woman always does the bathroom/toilets and the man does the vacuum cleaning. Vacuum cleaning you don't really have to touch much, however bathroom showers toilets.... well.... there you go!
Seems to be the case in most relationships, maybe they should have done a survey on what exactly the person does the whole day and what they touch. Touching a motor engine is probably not as bad as cleaning the toilet or changing a nappy
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4th November 2008, 12:22 PM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
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Motto of the story, wash your hands before you eat |
But do it at least TWICE, as the first time you wash only exposes the bacteria... Second time starts to rinse them off...
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4th November 2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
"aka" women do not mind getting there hands dirty
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4th November 2008, 05:42 PM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
It's because women have to wipe for #1 and #2, where as men only for #2. That's 50% less exposure for men.
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4th November 2008, 05:53 PM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
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It's because women have to wipe for #1 and #2, where as men only for #2. That's 50% less exposure for men.
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you may be onto something
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5th November 2008, 01:16 AM
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Re: Women have more Bacteria on their hands?
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It's because women have to wipe for #1 and #2, where as men only for #2. That's 50% less exposure for men.
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Indeed... and well we all know how much bacteria is in our mouths so well... I don't need to say anymore really...
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But do it at least TWICE, as the first time you wash only exposes the bacteria... Second time starts to rinse them off...
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Yes, after cleaning the bathroom I always wash my hands twice, once with a washing up liquid for at least 30 seconds, then once with soap for 30 seconds. It feels like I have new skin after doing that
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21st November 2008, 01:16 AM
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