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Originally Posted by Dark_Star  Oh, I didn't know that...!!! But aren't nails... dirty...? 
I guess it would be OK if I were to disinfect my hands with rubbing alcohol regularly throughout the procedure? They'll be all chapped and dry afterwards, but who cares...??  |
Just wash your hands well (sing happy birthday) and use a neil brush. After the cord is shredded put a bit of iodine on it. Iodine will kill any germs and aid in the drying up of the cord. I wouldn't worry overmuch, mom is going to lick it anyway.