Mmm...I have an enormous fear of using anything that might cause infection - this is, I guess, a blessing in disguise? I think the use of the same tools is part of the ritual. At the moment I have no idea where ine are because I have recently moved. This is a very good thing.
MAybe that's an option darkmood? hide them somewhere really inaccessable and then after time you'll have totally forgotten where they are?