At my still somewhat newish full-time post in a large, busy, tightly populated office, I’m perpetually creeped by germs. I got a big cold my first two weeks here and then a couple of tiny ones after that. Reading those alcohol-based hand-cleanser stories about how the goo may just move around bacteria without killing it, I went looking for another desk-based, more natural option. I found it in perxorganix.com

Perx Organix lavender blend towelettes. Admittedly non-eco (they’re disposable and appear to be made on unrecycled trees), they’re really handy, nice-smelling, and perfect for a midday hand-and-face wipe-down. To try, visit here.

–by Valerie Reiss (Amy’s on vacation)