In the event of a biological attack on America, be sure your kitchen floor is scrubbed well! Such is the wisdom found in this great old film. The US governments response to fear about biological warfare was to make falsely reassuring videos like this one. According to this film, eliminating germs and toxins from the home prevents biological assaults from threatening a household. A gripping new fear of germs was pervasive in the 50s, and this film attempted to frame civil defense in terms of cleanliness. A few of the facts about biological warfare are true, mostly in dealing with the prevention of epidemics. But most of these survival tips now serve a different purpose: to entertain people while educating them about the silliness and concerns of 1950's America about biological weapons effects.
