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Germs are everywhere and everything we touch.. would it be ok if we don't wash hands after each object we touch?
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Yes: Routine hand washing is good personal hygience, however it would be unnecessary to wash hands after every object you touch. If you find yourself washing your hand after every thing you touch, this maybe a sign of obsessive compulsive disorder.
Answered 4/24/2015
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