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You Might Not Be Able To Afford The Groceries, But Your Shopping Cart Will Be Clean
July 23, 2008 9:18 AM
"It kills all the nasty stuff, salmonella, staph, and e. coli." That's what Bob Schwei told WASHINGTON POST reporter Steve Hendrix. Schwei works for a Wisconsin firm, PureCart Systems, which makes something that looks like a smaller version of an airport x-ray machine. Hendrix says the machine, which operates just like a car wash, "sprays a misty peroxide solution over each shopping cart between every use." It dries quickly and is supposed to GERM-PROOF the cart so mothers can shop worry-free knowing their small children are protected when they start chewing on the handles. The Chevy Chase Supermarket, an independent grocery store owned by Jason and Kevin Kirsch, is the first in the Washington, D.C. area to install the device.
Now if only you could afford to buy the food to put in those nice, clean grocery shopping carts!
July 23, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (6)
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This is a great idea because some of these carts are disgusting. Now how do I afford the groceries?
Posted by: truthtell | Jul 23, 2008 9:46:21 AM
How about the people who pick their nose-- then touch the fruit-----then you pick it up --take it home--- and eat it-- gross---
Posted by: Jesse James | Jul 23, 2008 10:09:40 AM
Jesse...It is called taking santary hand cleaner with you to the store. Wipe you hands after You use the cart. Even the produce/products have germs on them, but we cannot be totally paranoid...germs are everywhere. We just need to be logical
Posted by: militarymom | Jul 23, 2008 10:22:26 AM
This is a great idea, however it could drive up the cost of shopping there altogether. Consumers need to realize there are a lot of different things that can get you sick and if someone for example is allergic to the "mist" then the market could get sued due to the system they use.
Posted by: Tom Middletown DE | Jul 23, 2008 10:35:06 AM
Never put items in the front section of
the cart where the baby/child sits. Think leaking diaper. Never put produce directly in basket. Carry wipes. Wipe handle before you touch it.
But, then, how many times a day do you touch a number pad?
Posted by: Jan | Jul 23, 2008 11:50:17 AM
Jan,,,good point...and door knobs are another thing...YUK
Posted by: truthtell | Jul 23, 2008 11:56:58 AM
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