Shine on Rising Star

I guess the use of spit can be outlawed altogether when it comes to shining a cricket ball but short of that what would be a healthy way to shine a cricket ball? The orthodox method of taking a couple of fingers and applying them to tongue and ball recursively would lead to a lot of spit exchange among the fielders. The better way (even though it would appear more disgusting to a viewer) would be to spit directly on the ball or your hands and then rub it on the ball never taking your hand to your mouth while on the field of play. At lunch and tea wash your hands (apply some anti-bacterial for good measure) before you eat your food especially if you are going to eat it with your hands.