As Swine Flu Spreads

I really like the envelopes that have the tab you pull off and the self stick flap usually sticks down pretty good, I have for security used a piece of scotch tape but that usually isn't necessary. This is an excellent post, Thanks.

I don't receive bills every month. I started eBills on all my accounts a couple years ago. I pay all my bills online. I have an external hard drive where I save a copy of my bill & proof of payment. Before I went to this method, I always kept a damp paper towel next to me when paying bills. Not for fear of catching something, but because the glue tastes NASTY!!!

Good topic..It never crossed my mind to think about the dangers of licking the return envelopes.....but I will from now on....probably use a sponge though.....I think that's a good idea!

Hadn't really thought about that spreading germs. I suppose it does. I sometimes just put my finger on the faucet. Even without being on there is usually residual water for one envelope. For more than one, I have to lick or use a sponge. But I use email and so many other things that I seldom use an envelope any more.

Hi carolbee, That is a good question, I wonder what others do, but for me I have also use selotape to seal it as I know that if you wet it, sometimes it can come unstuck, so selotape is the best thing for me. Tamara

Dear Carolbee, I hardly send any mail nowadays. However, I normally use glue stick since I read an article in an email years ago. If we lick the envelope we may risk licking any bacteria that on it. As envelopes are exposed to all kinds of insects at the storeroom. Therefore it is not hygienic to do so. At times I use the sponge that is available at the post office. thanks and do keep in touch!

Good question. I haven't exactly thought about it until you mentioned it just now. I always had the habit of licking the envelopes, but for a while now I've been taking a different and simple route. Rather than licking the envelopes, I now just wet my finger with water from the faucet and apply it to the envelopes that way. I know it's nothing unique or special, but I don't buy anything special for this task when I have something as simple and free as water to use. I never thought of the 'glue stick' trick, that's a good idea. The dollar store should carry those for a dollar or two for a dollar. Bills never stop, so you'll need some type of plan to stick those envelopes.

I think people will still lick envelopes,even if they have a sponge or glue stick as they have got into a habit of licking them.I think i will still lick them as it is one of those habits hard to break.

I will still lick them cause I am the one SENDING!! unless I am sick then will use sponge...:)