The whole world is covered in a thin film of fecal matter, get used to it.

Ever find yourself obsessively cleaning? I do. Turns out being too clean may not be so good for our health. The business market would have women believe one of the keys to a happy life is a spotless house and they give you plenty of harsh chemicals to do it with. Getting rid of all that bacteria around the house though may be making our immune systems weaker. Turns out kids with more exposure to dirt and grime had less incidents of asthma and allergies. It makes sense. Our bodies need to be exposed to these things to build up defenses. Turns out too that obsessively cleaning is a sign of anxiety. Helps us feel in control when we cannot control the things around us. The article on MSN today brings up several great points about how being too clean really isnt good for us. It does say not to take it to the other extreme. For instance don't touch raw chicken and then put your fingers in your mouth. The article was great, talked about how women bear the burden of most household chores still even though both parents may have a full time job. It really makes you think about priorites and it makes sense. How could your body possibly defend against any sort of germ warfare if it can defend against the common cold? So the next time it rains I will happily stomp my feet in some puddles and feel no guilt about a little dirt.
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/mental-health/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100218913&page=1