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Many people have started taking hygiene more seriously due to the understanding that good hygiene is essential for personal and public health, including disease prevention, boosting self-esteem, and maintaining relationships. This change includes a greater emphasis on practices like frequent handwashing, preserving the cleanliness of personal spaces, and general body care to limit the spread of germs and illnesses. As we talk about that, the key reason behind the spread of germs and viruses could be through public surfaces such as elevators, ATM buttons, or handrails, etc. Smart Way To Avoid Germs Covered Surfaces To avoid coming in direct contact with germs and bacteria through public surfaces, here we bring you a ‘smart’ solution. A video shared on X depicts a ‘clever device’ that will help you keep your hands germ-free in public. In the video, a person presses his finger into the slot and instantly the machine wraps your fingertip in a clean paper-thin cover. After that, the customers can press elevator buttons, ATM or Touch screens without a single germ. As per the video, the covers are made for single use, are recyclable and compostable. After use, the customers can simply throw it in the dustbin. The post caption reads, “Smart solution for germy buttons.” Smart solution for germy buttons pic.twitter.com/pclUiyATGK — Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) October 19, 2025 How Did Social Media React? In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from several users. A complaint raised by a user said, “And deprive my immune system of free training? Pass.” An X user commented, “People who use stuff like this or carry hand sanitiser on them are inevitably sick much more often than those who don’t. Your immune system is like a muscle; if you don’t stress it, it gets weak and pathetic.” Another one shared, “What about the extra trash it generates? Will everyone actually throw it back in the bin? It also requires someone to buy it and place it there. A better solution would be a voice-activated one, which is quite possible now that we have generative AI.” One just concluded, “Over engineered wasteful solution.” One of them wrote, “My date would freak out if I pulled out one of those on our first night.” A user shared, “Over-avoiding germs can actually weaken your immune system. A bit of dirt and exposure helps your immune system stay sharp, like giving it regular practice. Total sterility, on the other hand, makes it boring and jumpy.” A person commented, “Perfect for people who are still wearing masks.” Another one shared, “Isn’t it much easier to replace the switch with a non-touch interface? Say gestures/voice?” It is essential to wash your hands frequently and especially at key times like before preparing or eating food, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching public surfaces.
