In elementary libraries, I regularly wiped books with just plain water. I
was careful not to soak the covers but just use a sponge well wrung out.
Sometimes a little scrubbing was needed with the rough side. That made many
a book look like new and I'm sure removed most germs. I get concerned about
our penchantnt for using antibacterial everything and developing some super
resistant germs as a result. A few minutes after cleansing with whatever,
germs still return. The research I read supports Joanne's post the just hot
water and soap used religiously does the best job.
Rebecca Endlich
Librarian
Edmonds-Woodway High School
Edmonds WA 98026-7556
Phone 425-670-7311 ext. 6127
Fax 425-670-7922
endlichr@edmonds.wednet.edu
-----Original Message-----
From: Suzanne Ng [mailto:suzanne@WHATEXIT.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 4:13 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: SHARE: Genuine virus protection & STAYING HEALTHY
On Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 11:08 PM, Barb Engvall wrote:
> Hand
> sanitizers are only temporary fixes for those quick emergencies when
> you can't get in to wash your hands, they are not a substitution.
>
>> Netters:
>> Here are some ideas for protecting YOURSELF against viruses!
>>
>> (Why? Because in the library we get sneezed on or coughed at by
>> potentially EVERYONE on campus, or have to handle the books, etc.
>> that they've touched! Cold and flu season is here now!)
I keep a stash of Lysol /Clorox wipes near the circ desk, and while you
are not supposed to use them for "body cleansing" (likely due to the
chemicals!), I use them to wipe down the phone, keyboards, and even the
books - (well, the mylar covered ones anyway!)... you'd be surprised how
dirty those book covers are... OTOH... you probably WOULDN'T be surprised
how gross the books really are, once you've wiped them off. I had one child
remark that the book looks like new again!
While the wipes are pricey ($3.00 or so for 25-30) - I stocked up when they
were on sale for 1.25, and used coupons... so after several visits to the
store, ended up with 24 containers for 15 cents each! I'm well stocked now!
Anyone know if Baby wipes (the antibacterial kind) would serve the same
purpose and have the same results?
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Suzanne Ng, Librarian
South Mountain Elem. School
South Orange, NJ 07079
email: sng@somsd.k12.nj.us http://www.southmountain.somsd.k12.nj.us
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