As Lloyd de Vries wrote an article for CBS News, “Concerned about picking up a nasty bug while in the hospital? Forget about whether your doctor washed his hands before examining you. Ask when he last dry-cleaned his tie.”

Most doctors frequently wash their hands, sterilize their white medical coats, and regularly discard their disposable pens. Few doctors are as diligent about cleaning their neckties.

Last year, the American Medical Association introduced a resolution to recommend bans on doctors wearing ties. (That resolution has not yet come to a vote.) The British Medical Association has already adopted a similar measure, barring neckgear in 2006.

We at Meurice have a better idea – hygienic tie cleaning. Our unique cleaning process, available nationwide via UPS, is gentle on textiles while being tough on bacteria. Regular cleanings with Meurice can also extend the life of your favorite necktie and reduce unsightly pulls and abrasion. Of course, no measure will completely halt the spread of germs in hospitals, but we’re still happy to offer one more tool to control their spread.

Hygenic tie cleaning with Meurice