Well, keep in mind that we are supposed to have some bacteria around. Bacteria isn't all bad and a healthy body can tolerate some bad.

I read an interesting article that the germs on the hands vary by the part of the hand: germs on the one part of the palm are different than another; germs on the fingers are different than those on the palms, etc.

I don't try to keep my hands germ free, just clean. My main focus is my fingertipsbecause those are what will touch my mouth, nose, eye and could transfer germs. So I use my knuckle to push elevator buttons, vending machine buttons; I use the heel of my hand or the back of my forearm to push open doors.

I like the 3/4 length sleeves a lot! They don't get in the way of my working.