Now wash your hands!
Feb 23, 2012, 3:14 am
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Now wash your hands!
Sat in 10J on a BA 777 (as I was on BA154 CAI-LHR yesterday) one has a ringside seat for the comings and goings of the CW toilets.
It struck me during my flight that - at a conservative estimate - 70-80% of the occupants of the toilets flushed then immediately opened the door to exit the toilet.
Come on guys - doesn't anyone bother to wash their hands after using the toilet anymore?!
It struck me during my flight that - at a conservative estimate - 70-80% of the occupants of the toilets flushed then immediately opened the door to exit the toilet.
Come on guys - doesn't anyone bother to wash their hands after using the toilet anymore?!
Feb 23, 2012, 3:17 am
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Sat in 10J on a BA 777 (as I was on BA154 CAI-LHR yesterday) one has a ringside seat for the comings and goings of the CW toilets.
It struck me during my flight that - at a conservative estimate - 70-80% of the occupants of the toilets flushed then immediately opened the door to exit the toilet.
Come on guys - doesn't anyone bother to wash their hands after using the toilet anymore?!
It struck me during my flight that - at a conservative estimate - 70-80% of the occupants of the toilets flushed then immediately opened the door to exit the toilet.
Come on guys - doesn't anyone bother to wash their hands after using the toilet anymore?!
Feb 23, 2012, 3:23 am
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I agree completely with your statistic.
On the airbus, the Club loo is right next to the galley, and at least 80%, predominantly men, don't wash their hands.
Us cabin crew often comment on this. They are in and out in a flash and the wash basin is often still completely dry!!
Trust me!
P.S. you would be amazed at how many don't seem to be able to hit the target, either!!
On the airbus, the Club loo is right next to the galley, and at least 80%, predominantly men, don't wash their hands.
Us cabin crew often comment on this. They are in and out in a flash and the wash basin is often still completely dry!!
Trust me!
P.S. you would be amazed at how many don't seem to be able to hit the target, either!!
Feb 23, 2012, 3:24 am
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Feb 23, 2012, 3:27 am
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A friend of mine (who admittedly is a bit of a hygiene/health freak) recommends bringing a small bottle of Dettox spray on board (even in CW) and applying well to the chair arm rests and dinner tables as the turnaround cleaning isn't quite up to scratch - any truth in this? Probably best I don't tell her this story or she will probably never fly again..
Feb 23, 2012, 3:34 am
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If anyone could possibly be interested in my routine:
Flush
Wash hands
Open the door using a paper towel
I also use a wet wipe to clean the IFE and seat controls.
Edit: And like Can I help you this goes for all public toilets.
Flush
Wash hands
Open the door using a paper towel
I also use a wet wipe to clean the IFE and seat controls.
Edit: And like Can I help you this goes for all public toilets.
Feb 23, 2012, 3:43 am
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Feb 23, 2012, 3:47 am
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Eh? 
Feb 23, 2012, 3:53 am
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Feb 23, 2012, 3:54 am
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I always clean my traytabel and IFE with an antibacterial wipe. You'd be amazed how many bacteria there are on that!
IIRC a high percentage was tested positive on e.coli and such
I also bring my own hand sanitizer. (and no, I'm not a hygien freak)
IIRC a high percentage was tested positive on e.coli and such
I also bring my own hand sanitizer. (and no, I'm not a hygien freak)