I wouldn't say I have Howard
Hughes levels of germ paranoia, but like most people I hate
touching things like bathroom doors and the handrails on the
subway. And if you're the kind of person who wouldn't dare leave
the house without your Purell, here's a package for you. The
Hotel
Providence (yes that's in Rhode Island which all the cool New
Englanders say is the next hot spot) is offering The Germaphobe's
Dream Package to help keep the flu at bay. This package includes
an overnight stay in a king size room along with a Germ
Eliminating Wand by Hammacher Schlemmer, which usess UV-C light to
eliminate 99% of bacteria and viruses. The idea is that guests
can bring the wand to their homes and offices
to rid it of germs. VIP turndown service will include a bowl of
chicken noodle soup and the book The Germ Freak's Guide to
Outwitting Colds and Flu: Guerrilla Tactics to Keep Yourself
Healthy at Home, at Work and in the World. Guest rooms
will also be stocked with Airborne, Purell,
antibacterial soap and vitamin drinks. We also assume the
bathroom will have plenty of tissues for touching door knobs on
the way out.