WATCH: McDonald’s in Augusta, Maine, is Leading the Way With Foot-Operated Doors

Alright, McDonald's in Augusta, Maine, I just have to say, I love you.

I love you not only for your delicious fries, seriously, because we all know they’re the best there ever was, but also for your generous and thoughtful approach to keeping us all away from germs.

You’re not just serving up deliciousness, you’re serving up safety, and I am here for it.

Get this: my son, wife and I were out and about in Augusta recently and decided to stop in for some happy meals on a happy Saturday afternoon.

McDonald's is a place you expect to always just be there and be yummy, but this time, as a nerd mom, I got very excited with what I literally walked into.

In today’s world, where hygiene is more important than ever, McDonald’s is stepping up to offer us a step too!

It's a literal step. They are called hand-free door openers. 

We’ve all been there: you’ve just washed your hands and now you’ve got to open the bathroom door without touching the handle, this is known as a germ hotspot. Post-pandemic, we're all way more aware of how often we touch dirty public surfaces that could be crawling with bacteria and this invention is simple and amazing.

It's simply amazing.

Watch how it works below.

I'll admit, I may be a little late to the hands-free door opener party, but I can't contain my excitement on this. It's an easy way for you and your family to avoid extra, unwanted germs.

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This simple little innovation is a game-changer in a world where we all know how gross public bathroom door handles can be. McDonald's gets it because we don’t want to touch ANYTHING, and honestly, I’m here for it. It’s like you’ve been reading my mind and saying, "Don’t worry, we got you, Mom!

Have you seen these? If so, where else are they in Maine?