You're making a pretty big assumption that the table, whether at home or dining out, is the only source of germs.

I'm only half kidding when I say germs are necessary for a human to live a healthy life.

Good luck,

Doc

No, you are totally correct. I just thought it was way cool. I'm not even a germaphobe, but I've seen threads about keeping things clean in the kitchen and I was excited to finally have something to contribute. :) (that's a sheepish grin)

I'd like to see those in restaurants. At home, well, those are my germs.

Although, I'm tired of finding my kids' flatware glued to the table at home, so these do have a place.

I think this whole germ phobia/get shot up with vaccines for everything real or imagined/bleach wipe/hand sanitizer thing has really gotten out of hand.

It would keep the used forks from making a mess on the table, but if you are that worried about germs, you need to see a shrink.

I carry my own tablecloth, dish, glass and cutlery in addition to 7th generation disinfect spray when I eat out....oh wait there are people in the kitchen who may sneeze...help

deedles: elderberry concentrate to the rescue !

Lol, Secondcup! They actually have a pretty cool design going on.

I just don't like the taste of dirty dishrag that you get off restaurant tables.