Sharing nail-cutters/clippers is weird... isn't it?

Nope…. I used the same ones as my boyfriend. I haven’t caught a disease.. yet.

My family of 5 uses the same ones. I’ve used a friend’s on occasion, and she’s used mine, while doing our nails together. I doubt I’d ask to use a stranger’s clippers, though.

I don’t even like my husband to use my comb and brush or my toothbrush, but I never gave the nail clipper thing a thought! Nope don’t care at all.

My partner and I have our own pairs of clippers but we have used the same ones when the other gets misplaced (somehow). I’m more picky with my toenail clippers though – we don’t share those ones ..lol.

I would not use someone else’s nail clippers (other than hers) though – not even family. I’m sort of a germ freak.

Eww it disgusting. You are no weird. Its just that you like things clean lol I think
I NEVER use the same nail cutter and someone else.NEVER.

They are stainless steel. How much bacteria or fungus could live on them? If it’s a problem, douse them in rubbing alcohol.

I put my penis in people.

Nope. Not weird.

Yeah. Because diseases will occur sooner or later.

I don’t even share my house with anyone any more. Dammit.

With my husband no problem, everyone else I would not want to do it. If I had to I would try to swab it with alcohol first.

I don’t think it’s weird. My husband and I share the clippers.

Got no problem with it. Toothbrushes yes.

Virus and bacteria can live for a short time on surfaces like nailclippers. That is why instruments are sterilized for surgery. Nailclippers can cut skin, and come into contact with blood.

Mr. Fiance and I will use the same clippers. I’ve used my mom’s, sister’s, and best friend’s nail files. It doesn’t bother me. But were I to go to a salon, I’d hope that the instruments were sterilized.

I’ve never heard of this before. I can’t imagine why it would bother anyone to share clippers. This idea of germs sounds mythical to me. I think it’s more of a social thing, like shaving off pubic hair is supposed to be more hygienic and that people should care about it. And yet, they still engage in oral sex. Hell, they might even put their toes… well, nevermind. But fear of sharing nail clippers—that ought to be in the DSM. There must be a therapy for it. Maybe a 12 step program!

Milo here: Gail and I share the same nail clippers. The problem is not with the clippers themselves but with my aggressive behavior triggered by them approaching my nails. I do a lot more harm with my claws…who needs to worry about the clippers?

I have a hubby and 3 kids and I’ve never given it a second thought. The challenge often is finding the damn clippers.

Nail-cutting hardware has always been communal hereabouts. Like @tranquilsea, my biggest problem is figuring out who had them last. We actually have four or five pair; I can usually find one that way.

No.

Family and boyfriend is an exception for me too. Sharing with them doesn’t bother me. @johnpowell that puts a lot into perspective actually lol

No, it’s not weird or unsanitary or anything… my hubby, two children and I share them.

I wouldn’t let Fred Nietzsche use mine, and that’s for damn sure. Dude’s been dead for how long now? That would be seriously creepy.

@WasCy I really hate to point this out, but you never know what might come through The Orange Tree. It could be Fred, and he might have historical clipper he wants to share with you. Oh never mind.

Surely the OTSA won’t allow nail clippers to pass through the OT portal. Say it ain’t so! Besides, unless he gets into my bathroom wall cabinet and my shaving kit and my car and the desk drawer in my office, I have backups to my backups. I do not lack for nail clippers.

@WasCy: And if push comes to shove, you always have your teeth.

For now. For now.

@WasCy You are pretty funny for an old guy!

And here I’d been thinking I was pretty old for a funny guy. Always turning it around.

@WasCy Take it anyway you can get it, you silly geezer!

I think as long as you don’t use them inside the house and let the little clippings fall all over the floor (now that is an ewwwwwwwwwwwww!), you are welcome to use mine.