Don't you think too much green living is rather unsanitary?

Question

I'm not ranting I'm just asking.

Why do I think too much green living is unsanitary?

Well first off, toilets that don't use any water at all, not being able to flush solid matter down. Where would and how would you get rid of all that disgusting mess?

Reusable menstruation pads which has to be re-washed daily more than once.

Household cleansers, dishhwashing detergent and soap that aren't antibacterial, you need antibacterial household cleansers to kill germs in the kitchen especially when handling raw meat.

You also need antibacterial soap to kill germs on your hands after using the washroom and also when your sick.

You also need antibacterial bathroom cleansers to clean the bathroom, especially the tiolet after it's been defecated in it each time.

You also need antibacterial cleansers to clean up bird droppings, insect droppings and animal droppings that accidently fell on your property.

When a fly had landed on your window you definately need antibacterial germ killing glass cleaner to kill those germs.

For laundry you also need a good laundry detergent that kills germs and bacteria along with getting rid of dirt.

I know that Tide is antibacterial, most of the environmentally laundry detergents aren't antibacterial.

So is there any environmentally friendly household cleansers, bathroom cleansers and laundry detergents that is antibacterial?

Answer 1

Actually doctors are finding that children are growing up with poor immune systems, and they believe this is because of anti-bacterial soap!  People need to be exposed to some germs because they help a person build up a defense to them.  Soap and water have been proven scientifically to kill  ecoli, so, no, we don't need anti-bacterial soap.  What clothing are you washing that you need anti-bacterial soap for?  Clothing doesn't have bacteria on it that needs to be removed, it has dirt and sweat(which is salt water).  Germs are in the air and so is bacteria, you can't kill everything. We are exposed to these things every moment, it isn't bad.  Anti-bacterial is very new, people never used to use it and they were just fine and healthy.  My Grandma was born in 1909 and never used anti-bacterial anything and she lived to be 94 years old and never got a cold or flu!  

Answer 2

Only the hippies do that unsanitary green c**p.

Many green products are antibacterial and have germ killing properties. That being said, however, recent studies have shown that killing all the germs is actually causing us to get sick more. It kills the good bacteria that kills the bacteria that is bad for us. It also keeps germs from getting to our immune system, making it weaker, allowing us to get sicker easier. Natural or "old fashioned" soaps are made with lye. Lye is caustic and kills germs but it is non-chemical. I know Johnson and Johnson are advertising their new line of cleaners that are made from natural, non-chemical, ingredients that are actually working better than the old chemical versions.

Also, I think you are being kind of extreme when it comes to this. Germs are everywhere, get used to it. It is impossible to kill every single germ out there. Let's say you wash you clothes in antibacterial detergent. As soon as you take them out of the laundry, new germs are getting on the clothes. You can't stop it (unless you start living in a bubble). Many of the germs you mention also won't hurt you. The germs on the bird poo on your windshield aren't going to get at you unless you go out there and touch the poo.

I don't mean to offend you, but you obviously have not really reasearched this topic. It is very clear that you are assuming that only chemicals kill germs and that one little germ will kill you in a matter of seconds.

Answer 3

You don't 'need' antibacterial anything around your home.  Soap and water is more than adequate after using the bathroom, for your clothing, etc.  You have an unreasonable fear of germs.

And composting toilets break down fecal waste within the toilet, water is not necessary.

If you want a more environmentally friendly antibacterial cleaner, try rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.

Answer 4

You, my dear, are a germophobe. Antibacterial soaps, cleansers, washing your toilet after each defecation, is indicative of OCD.

Also, all these antibacterial soaps, etc... are one of the BIGGEST reasons we now have SUPERBUGS that cannot be killed by ANY antibiotic we have now. Human life spans in countries where all these antibacterial cleansers are used frequently, are actually falling slightly, because by not allowing the body to become infected by everyday germs, bacteria, and viruses, you are weakening the body's immune system. The immune system MUST be challenged in order to build antibodies and immunities to the 'bugs' all around us. That is why so many children have become asthmatic in the last decade. More and more children and people in general have allergies to more things than ever before.

We are creating homes that are as germ free as the 'bubbles' that children who have no immune systems must live in.

This is NOT healthy. I believe that you need some real help with your issues. If you have children, they will be sickly and unable to cope with real illnesses that naturally come around.

Edit:  Oh yes, I wanted to add, Yes human f***s DO have germs and bacteria in them. Those same germs, bacteria, fungus and all manner of FLORA live naturally in the gut. How do you think digestion occurs? The bacteria in the gut break it down and eat the nutrition, leaving behind the waste that cannot be broken down, which passes as f***s. Those f***s carry some of the bacteria with them. If you don't wash your hands after defecation, you could transfer the bacteria to yourself or anyone else, which THEN becomes an issue, causing Salmonella, e-coli, and other fecal borne illnesses. I have washed my hands with soap and COLD water all my life. I live on a well, and it wastes too much water to wait for it to warm up. I have never had a fecal borne illness.

Answer 5

My initial answer was "Nope.  Germs are good for us."  After scanning your little argument in favor of chemicals, my answer is still the same.  "Nope.  Germs are good for us."  Germs are natural.  Your way is not.  I am sure, with my body being used to germs and having a healthy immune system, I have much healthier than you.

I also bet you see the doctor regularly and get flu shots, etc.  I have not seen the doctor in a few years and I feel great.

I use reusable cotton pads.  And also wipe with cloth rags.  You would be surprised what water if used immediately, even cold, and soap and hot water can actually do.

Answer 6

My advice:

1. Try to keep germ sources off. Make sure that no any birds and insects and any other organisms are near your home. No sources, no germs, it's as simple as that.

2. In the case of raw meat, or any meat, consider turning yourself into a vegeterian. Not only you are keeping the source off, your diet is actually a lot healthier. If you can't give up meat, that's your problem.

3. As for the clothings and all that, minimize the chances of making them dirty when you are wearing them. I don't know if there are any eco-friendly detergents, but if none is available try to use temperature to kill all germs off (steaming, hot boiling, something like that).

4. As for the toliet... yes, you really need to use water to flush all fecal matters down, I don't know if there are any other ways around it. For water compensation, reduce your other water use (try to use less water to do other things).

5. As for mensturation... Yes, it seemed that organic tampons is a better option.

6. For your body cleaning needs (such as washing hands)... again, I don't know if eco-friendly soaps are available, but try to reduce the chances of getting yourself dirty (like, don't delibrately dance in dirt just for fun). Use as little soap as possible, as long as it satisifies your hygiene standard.

7. Finally, just be cool about germs. They can't be that bad! My living is quite unsanitary by your standards, but I am fine and healthy.

Good luck.