My World has Been Rocked, Clorox Studies the 5 Second Rule

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Do you follow the 5 second rule? You know what I’m talking about! The one where if food drops on the floor as long as you get it in 5 seconds, it’s ok to eat? Do you follow that rule? In our house, I usually say, “if the dog hasn’t gotten it, it’s yours.” Our dog is pretty fast though when it comes to food so I guess its still a 5 second rule.

I had the pleasure of sitting in on a briefing with Samantha Bee, Comedian and also best known as Correspondent for The Daily Show last week. She is also a mom of two small children ages 1 and 5. She had humorous stories about her kids and the 5 second rule. I asked Samantha Bee whether being a comedian helped her to see the lighter sides of motherhood. She replied that having a good sense of humor definitely helps.

So, now back to the 5 second rule. When I first became a Mom about 13.5 years ago, every time my son’s pacifier would fall on the floor, I would have to sterilize it before I put it in his mouth.

Then came baby #2. When her pacifier dropped on the floor, I would run it under water and pop it back in her mouth.

Then came baby #3. When he dropped his pacifier, I would inspect it, get off any dog hair and give it back to him.

Then came baby #4. When she dropped her pacifier, I would just leave it where she left it and figure she’ll find another one that fell at another time.

Yes, my style of parenting has changed throughout the years. But kidding aside, Clorox funded a study that showed that some germs can be found on food after it fell on the counter or floor within the first 5 seconds. That just rocked my world because I really hate cleaning. Fortunately, you can wipe away those germs with many of the Clorox products. Check out the Simple and Surprising website.

I love the Clorox wipes. As I said before I hate cleaning, but I will wipe down all my bathrooms and my kitchen counters daily with the wipes. It doesn’t feel like cleaning and my kids LOVE to help me wipe everything down. This winter we all had the H1N1 flu and those Clorox wipes became my best friend. I bought 1 for every bathroom and an industrial size for the kitchen. When we drop things on the floor, I will use the wipes to clean it up. I’m sure there is room for improvement in my cleaning habits, but I do feel like our bathrooms and kitchen are much cleaner now than they were before I used the wipes.

Now it’s your turn to tell me your funny 5 second rule stories, photos or videos. Leave me a comment below and one lucky commenter will win a Clorox Gift pack values at $20 with a variety of Clorox Products! The contest will run through February 10, 2010.

Read a few more funny 5 second rule stories at Consumer Queen’s blog.

disclosure: Clorox is compensating me monetarily for this post, however all opinions are my own.

Clorox Debunks the 5-second Rule ~ Say it Ain’t So! (banteringblonde.com)
Do you Do the 5-Second Rule?* (WIN) (theplussizemommy.com)

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Jen Hinton

February 2, 2010 | 2:14 pm

Just had a #5secrule moment, powdered donut rolled to the floor and yes I gave it a quick blow and ate it. Floor washed last night…germs don’t scare me!

Madonna

February 2, 2010 | 11:20 pm

We have no 5 second rule. In my house, there is a 6 month old mini pin and shes fast as lightning. You wouldn’t stand a chance on anything dropped. She catches it as it falls and it never hits the floor.
.-= Madonna´s last blog ..Happy Groundhog day =-.

Michele McGraw
February 3, 2010 | 11:20 pm

LOL! That’s what I need.

jennifer

February 3, 2010 | 12:51 am

EEEWWWWW…. no way! If anything, it will take 5 seconds to put the item in the trash! YUCK!
.-= jennifer´s last blog ..Lowe’s =-.

Liz

February 3, 2010 | 7:19 am

We do not use the 5 second rule at our house but the boys would be more likely to let it slide if I’m not around.

Michele McGraw
February 3, 2010 | 11:19 pm

I’m afraid to even ask what the rule is when I’m not around….probably a 30 min rule. LOL!

ParentingStyle (Nik Zul)

February 3, 2010 | 12:39 pm

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denise

February 4, 2010 | 12:34 pm

My kids are constantly dropping sippies on the floor. When their Dad tries to pick them up and give it back to them they tell him to (sani)”tize” it first. I guess that is the anti-story of the 5 second rule. As the Mom/Wife I think it is hysterical. Maybe I should get out more.