I loved your advice Rita. I just hope my one negative thing (getting an infection) isn't going to be bigger than all the positives.
Maybe I am wrong and I am taking too big a risk if I am questioning this decision so much.
I was (prior to being off work) a bit of a nazi with the hand gel and hand washing. I was really into the kids washing their hands before going out to eat recess & lunch. It was slow but I thought it worth it. I was always a germ freak before this, so I guess it's ironical that I want to put myself in this environment.
But your suggestion is a good one and I'm sure my boss, colleagues and the community will be in support of it.