Why you should be concerned at the gas pump!

FL Prepares for Coronavirus

"Studies have shown that human coronaviruses can persist on inanimate surfaces like plastic, glass, or metal for up to nine days."

Can You Guess What’s 11,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

"It's not just the number of germs present on gas pump handles, but the quality of those germs.
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Human coronaviruses can persist on inanimate surfaces like plastic, glass, or metal for up to nine days.

Gas pump handles top study of filthy surfaces.


“Just when you thought filling up your car could not hurt any more, researchers may have found another reason to avoid touching the gas pump: germs.”  
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The 5 worst places to stick your fingers.
    

Germs and bacteria are virtually invisible—and, most of the time, just a finger's length away. And sometimes, your fingers' attempts to soothe one problem only opens the door to more. 
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Avoid touching gas pump handles

Road Trip Germs and How to Avoid the Grossness this Holiday

"Gas pumps carried over 6,000 times the bacteria a public elevator button has and more than 11,000 times the germs of a public toilet seat."
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Gasoline and chemicals formed by combustion are biggest ‘mammary carcinogens’ 

"Researchers consolidated the identified chemicals into 17 high-priority groups that may cause breast cancer in women."
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Dirty Pump Nozzle
Dirty fuel nozzle containing germs, bacteria, and fuel residue.

10 Worst Germ Hot Spots

  1. Cell Phones
  2. Gas Pumps
  3. Restaurant Menus
  4. Lemon and Lime Wedges
  5. Condiment Dispensers
  6. Restroom Door Handles
  7. Grocery Carts
  8. Airplanes
  9. Free Food
  10. Escalators

3 things you should never do when you pump gas.

“The level of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) found on gas pump handles was high enough to trigger disease transmission. A level of 300 or higher indicates the presence of contamination. All surfaces listed above received a rating over 300, with gas pump handles having the highest. Yuck!” 
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Gas pump handles are filthiest surfaces American's touch.

“No one ever takes the time to clean gas pump handles for one, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that they are dangerously filthy. Consider then how many people touch that same gas pump handle on a daily basis. There is no telling what types of illness-causing germs are swarming on these handles, just waiting for another surface to be transferred to, such as your hands. In fact, germs from people's hands can transfer seven times before leaving the skin.”  Read more.

What others are saying about the CAPGATOR™ device.

As a frequent traveler, I use gas pump handles at refueling stations all across the country … and they’re always filthy dirty!  The handles often leave your hands sticky, grimy and smelling like gasoline after refueling.  CAPGATOR™ is the perfect solution!  It’s easy to use and acts as a physical barrier between your hand and the gas pump handle, preventing contact with germs, direct and chemicals.  And best of all, it is conveniently stored on the vehicles gas cap behind the fuel door––so it’s right there when you need it.

Matthew Donovan, CEO RepairNetwork.com

The biggest thing I hate about pumping gas is touching the fuel nozzle. I don't consider myself a germophobe but gas handles are grimy and leave my hands smelling like fuel.  I've tried using paper towels, but either the dispensers are empty, or over stuffed.  And, the last thing I want to do is run inside to wash my hands after refueling. CAPGAGOR™ provides a great solution.

Keith Everett
Wonderful product. Thought it was going to be clumsy at first but the dexterity is great. Bought it to keep the smell off my hands (which it does well) but when I thought about the germs on the pump....WOW!  Stores nicely inside my gas door.

Kimberly Hufstedler


I have been using the CAPGATOR™ device for the past 2 months, and I'm very pleased with the protection it provides by eliminating my direct contact with the gas pump handle. It took me a couple of times to get my CAPGATOR™ loosened up, but now it feels like a second skin. I've noticed in no time that the dirt and grime on my CAPGATOR™ would have been on my hands.  Great product looking forward to being a long time CAPGATOR™ device user!

Jim Hammond