Most germs in the area are obligate anaerobes, meaning that exposure to dry air kills them. If you moisten them then warm them they multiply massively.
Doesn't apply to sporiform organisms so always wash after a shit.
If there are paper towels though, mechanical removal of germs is improved so worth doing (and worth using to open the door!)
(, Fri 10 Jan 2020, 19:57, Reply)