Friday, 23 May 2014

Car-camping Cleanliness!

Our trusty old car is sold!  Gordon is catching the bus back......it reminds us of the 6 months after we landed near London after selling everything in South Africa.  No car - for 6 months!

Maybe we will be able to have a look at the Seat Hammy tomorrow.  What an absolute provision from our Lord.  It's going to be a VERY strange feeling to be in new-ish car.  Gordon will be able to get in and out much easier for starters.

I had a look at hanging a separation-curtain behind the two front seats, but will have to see what the exact width is.  There are a fair number of websites on being clean outdoors and being totally green at the same time.

Washing hands?Doctors wash their hands whenever they see a new patient. Hikers should do the same after going to the bathroom and before cooking or eating meals. If you don’t, the germs on your fingers will end up in your eyes or mouth. Hikers are quick to blame trail illnesses on contaminated drinking water, but hand-to-mouth infection is a frequent culprit, too. Because washing with soap and water isn’t always convenient or available, carry a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. This clear gel contains a small concentration of ethyl alcohol that kills germs on contact. Just add a dime-size drop to your palm, rub your hands together vigorously, and wait 20 to 30 seconds for the alcohol to evaporate.
 >>How do I clean the rest of my body?Alcohol-based sanitizer will clean hands—but it won’t disinfect your entire body.
If it’s too cold or impractical to take a trail shower, try a sponge bath. Squirt some alcohol-gel sanitizer on a clean bandanna or cotton balls. Rub the gel on your skin.   Moist towelettes also work well.
Use biodegradable soap.  Air clothes.