Topic: Antiseptic hand wash

I am in my mature years, not quite elderly, and do still like a nice high heel for formal nights and so it is sometimes necessary to touch the handrails when going down stairs. I know it's paranoia but I keep a paper hankie in my hand then dispose of it. Same with toilet door handles after washing my hands. This is because of the small number of people that I notice do not wash their hands and leave the bathroom only pausing to check themselves in the mirror. My husband tells me that some men are noticably guilty of this (not the mirror bit) Aghhhhhhhhhh!

I totally agree that soap and water is best but as we sometimes can't avoid touching handrails etc the hand-gels should be obligatory at the restaurants and supervised more. Sorry about it tasting but I can't think of another way of minimising the danger to others.

It really worries me that some people just DONT use them. They are then using the serving spoons at the buffet which others have to use afterwards. When I asked one person why he didn't use the gel he said he didn't like the feeling. Another guy wouldn't wait until the empty container was replaced and brushed past the queue of folk waiting for it making some kind of remark that we were keeping him back. :mad:Aghhhhhhhhhh (perhaps this should be posted in that thread).

btw This is not only elderly people as has been mentioned in another thread. :p

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Now that would be a photo for Aplmac to publish
- he and Malcolm wearing stilettos!!??

Malcolm and I have planned a get-together, out here in Barbados
to do just that shot, for the amusement of you all. :D

He's wearing the drop-dead-gorgeous stiletto-heeled sandals
I'm wearing whatever my wife will lend me(I hate to think)


Should be an interesting photo shoot!

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You could try this method which served me well during my years on a building site.

Rub hands in dirt, clean out bins, empty dustbag in hoover, trim hedge, then eat sandwiches.

Never had a cold or upset tummy for 30 years, then retired now forever washing hands and getting colds and flu.

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Rub hands in dirt, clean out bins,
empty dustbag in Hoover, trim hedge,
then eat sandwiches.

Never had a cold or upset tummy for 30 years, then retired
- now forever washing hands and getting colds and flu.

That's because you've gone and upset your natural equilibrium,haven't you!
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Not using handrails on a moving ship is especially risky for the more mature cruiser! A broken pelvis is infinitely worse than the Norovirus for most.

Hi
Holding handrails is a must when going up/down stairs,just the same as not putting your hands in your pockets.
Regard gel dispensers,you dont even have to stop,you just pass your hand under when passing.
JC

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We all worry about touching surfaces, making use of gel etc. whilst cruising (myself included) but how often do you see the use of gels at land based restaurants where you still have doors to open etc.

you are quite right. we go to restaurants on shore we don't see hand gels and we don't catch any bugs.......or I hope so.
the best way to kill any bugs is hand washing in hot soapy water. we have gels in my line of work but I must confess I very rairly use then I would rather wash my hands.......oh and the gels do taste yucky if you make the mistake of touching that bread roll before it dries in.

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Malcolm and I have planned a get-together, out here in Barbados
to do just that shot, for the amusement of you all. :D

He's wearing the drop-dead-gorgeous stiletto-heeled sandals
I'm wearing whatever my wife will lend me(I hate to think)


Should be an interesting photo shoot!

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you will make sure the sugar babes are in the background, won't you :D

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Malcolm and I have planned a get-together, out here in Barbados
to do just that shot, for the amusement of you all. :D

He's wearing the drop-dead-gorgeous stiletto-heeled sandals
I'm wearing whatever my wife will lend me(I hate to think)


Should be an interesting photo shoot!

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So you are a lumberjack at weekends :D

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On the last cruise I noticed a strange unpleasant taste in my mouth and thinking it was the awful coffee I stopped drinking it. The taste remained until the end of the cruise then disappeared.

Many months later at home I used an instant antiseptic hand wash and noticed exactly the same taste after eating.

Before it is pointed out that people use cutlery
there were bread rolls which were served with the meals .

I am curious to know if anyone else has had the same experience.

Hi Christiaan, I think you could find the 'taste' is the result of the high alcohol content in the gel! I didn't realise it was so high until a recent visit to our local Hospital.

I checked in for an outpatients appointment & went to use the gel which is normally sat on the Counter, not there. I asked the Receptionist & she pointed to dispensers on the wall. It seems people were 'drinking' the gel for the alcohol content! Hence no more bottles on the counter Guess it makes it more difficult for people to drink it when the dispensers are three feet up the wall!

Hard to believe anyone would drink the stuff, but apparently alcoholics do! Imagine if it leaves a taste when it's only been on your hands, what it must taste like neat

Regards, Lizzie.

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Hi Christiaan, I think you could find the 'taste' is the result of the high alcohol content in the gel! I didn't realise it was so high until a recent visit to our local Hospital.

I checked in for an outpatients appointment & went to use the gel which is normally sat on the Counter, not there. I asked the Receptionist & she pointed to dispensers on the wall. It seems people were 'drinking' the gel for the alcohol content! Hence no more bottles on the counter Guess it makes it more difficult for people to drink it when the dispensers are three feet up the wall!

Hard to believe anyone would drink the stuff, but apparently alcoholics do! Imagine if it leaves a taste when it's only been on your hands, what it must taste like neat

Regards, Lizzie.

Nothing like it clean your hands then sniff saves a lot at the bar ;) :D