[SpouseThrowaway]

I think, in this case, it's the fear of the known that is the problem. "Dirty" is the concept used to describe all the reasons to clean stuff. But, real-world issues like MRSA are scary and the root of this slippery slope. Combined with the fact that my spouse works in a highly contagious environment doesn't help.

[Starwatcher2001]

What an awful situation for you both. Would a change of career be possible/practical/helpful?

[SpouseThrowaway]

Possibly, but my partner finds the work extremely enriching. I'd hate to upset that balance as well.