Do you disinfect your money?

I have never heard of anyone disinfecting their money before but it does make sense. You never know where that money has been or who has touched the money. Sometimes people pick up money off the ground or someone may sneeze on it or have germs on the money. I have not noticed receiving any dirty money as I just take the money as is without even thinking about using a cleaner. This is something to think about. I do not think you are nuts.

I used to work with a lot of money when I was a cashier in a supermarket, but I honestly never thought much about the money being dirty. I'd just wash my hands and that was it, so no, I don't disinfect my money. There are a lot of things that are dirty and have germs from other people in this world, but we couldn't possibly start spraying everything.

I worked in a retail store for many years, and I often was in charge of the bank deposits-- and it was kind of a dirty job. What mostly bugged me was when we'd get someone in during the summer, who'd pay with a wadded up mess of sweaty damp bills from his pocket. I was very grateful when those antibacterial hand rubs were invented. However, I'm not really obsessive about the dirt on money. I realize money is dirty, because it is "in circulation" and many people touch it... but LOTS of things we deal with on a daily basis are "in circulation:" Menus at restaurants, door handles on public bathrooms, even books at used book stores.

How do you even disinfect it? Dump it in the washing machine? :P I don't, though I wish they would. But the authorities assure that they are clean enough to eat wholesale.

I never disinfect my money, however I used to carry disinfetent in my purse and when I handled money I'd disinfect my hands. I used to be weird about door handles too. Then I had kids and watched what they did and was amazed that they lived. lol so then I stopped with the disinfectent in my purse. But I still wash my hands first thing after coming home, right after taking my shoes off.

Hey i never thought of that!! maybe because it's just a weird idea or just because i believe that money is just so dirty that it would disappear like the germs if you disinfect it.. ehehe

I have never done this or even thought about it. Dirty money? I don't pay much attention to it. I don't know if many germs survive for very long. You could almost say that everything has dirt and germs on it. If you have a low resistance to germs or infections, I guess it is a good practice. But I think if we could really see all the germs and microbes that are present all around us, it would freak out most of us.

Admittedly I don't disinfect my money but I do often think 'where on earth was this before it came to my hand' I do carry a travel sized bottle of Purell hand sanitizer in my purse and use it often. Handling money, shopping carts at the store, and chairs at resturants are other 'nasty' things.

Hehehe, no you aren't nuts! I think you are just trying to take precautions. I have seen cashiers (and tellers at the bank) with latex gloves on. They say it is because the money dries out their hands, but I think not. They probably don't want to touch that dirty money. No, I definitely don't spray my money at all. As a cashier I didn't either, hm, and I don't think I would at a bank, but then again I wouldn't be touching my body or face with those dirty hands. I would wash my hands before eating anything. Have a nice day. Pablo

While your actions may seem over the top to many people, I feel that you are perfectly justified. Money , it is proved is one of the most fertile breeding grounds for bacteria and microbes of all types. You can expect to find yeast, mould, fungus and horror of horrors, even traces of urine and faecal bacteria on the currency notes and coins, thanks to people who have abominable sanitary sense. While I don't have to collect money like you do, I always make it a point to wash my hands with soap before I eat anything, whether I have touched currency or not. Germs are everywhere, you know. The other top germ spots are doorknobs, computer keyboards and mice.

I never thought about cleaning the money though I know it is dirty due to they are circulated everywhere. To clean or disinfect the money, I think it may take longer time and complicated procedures. I think it is better and handy for cleaning my hands after touching the money.

No I do not even if I could I would have to spray clean my purse only ruining the leather! No Lecanis no cleaning of the money I feel money does not come much to us and hence whatever comes, irrespective of it being germy I would just fold it into half and keep it in my wallet and be happy that I got whatever I got. In your case also you can only disinfect the drawer that safe keeps the money but not the money, you do understand what I am trying to say right...thanks for the post dear

I do not work with that much money, infact I do not have much money so I do not disinfect it. If I worked in a bank I would probably have my can of lysol in my back pocket and wip it out between customers. LOL. I love to go to Las Vegas and gamble, I hate handling all the coins, my hands get so dirty, you tell me where all that money has been, and who has that money been kissing? LOL. I totally understand you and you are not weird. You just keep being the "girl who disinfects her money" Chances are it helps keep you from catching colds or the dreded money VD LOL

I try not too be too clean actually, studies have shown that people who use too much disinfecting agents have a weaker immune system. I can see your need for a cleaner environment though :) It's always wise to wash up after handling lots of money (some bills and coins are just *shivers*) The Lysol might be a little overkill though... Money laundering at a whole new level :p

Wow. This is the first time i have ever heard about disinfecting money! I think you have a point, since you are working in a bank. But i dont know whether it is effective. Cos, money rotates, all the time, and even though you disinfect today, tomorrow you will be full of germs! Best thing i feel is you can wash your hands properly after finishing your work. I dont think that you are nuts, but i think you are thinking "out-of-the-box" and being extra careful of yourself. So, my advise to you, dont think about this type of things such seriously. If you do, you will really go nuts. If you come to my country and see what a mess we have here, you'll run a mile (LOL) Take care.

this is a new idea altogether. i have never done that and never heard anyone doing it. however, its justifiable in your case. you never know what begot the money before it actually came to your hands...LOL. so, even it may sound odd, i appreciate you totally, who would want to get the feel of dirty money afterall!!

you are the only one i have heard to be doing this thing. no, i do not have that practice. i was told to wash my hands before touching any part of my face if i had hold on to some money because money is dirty. it has gone through the hands of so many people from all walks of life. so, after i have been touching some money i usually wash my hands very well with soap and water and that will be fine.

I spent four years working in a bank and I too found money to be extremely dirty. I never disinfected it, but looking back, it is a very good idea. I never have money long enough now to disinfect it...LOL.

Wow, I'd never thought of this. It's weird how somethings never cross your mind. Since I don't work in a bank or anything like that I will probably start sanatizing my hands after touching the money rather than the money itself. Good for you tho on keeping the germs at bay. LIVE IN PEACE

That's amusing! I'm something of a clean freak and have thought to clean my coins. Have you ever seen a toll booth worker who wears rubber gloves? At the end of their shift, the gloves are FILTHY. There is so much dirt and grime (including fecal matter) on money. What really nauseates me is when I see a parent allowing their child to put coins into their mouth. YUCK!