The 5 Most Germ-Infested Places You Touch Everyday

These days there are dispensers of hand sanitizer pretty much everywhere you turn—and for good reason. Germs lurk on surfaces you normally wouldn’t think twice about, including the five most germ-infested places outlined below. Note that some of these might just surprise you!

1. Your Desk
It may sound crazy to hear your toilet bowl is more sanitary than your workspace, but it’s true! While restrooms are cleaned frequently, people tend not to clean their desks on a regular basis. Even though most of the germs you encounter aren’t particularly harmful, you should make a point of cleaning your workstation at least once a week during cold and flu season and try not to eat lunch at your desk.

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2. Your Kitchen Sponge
There’s a good reason sponges are banned from use in food service—a kitchen sponge is likely the dirtiest item in your entire home. A single sponge can harbor billions of harmful bacteria, such as staphylococcus and salmonella. Your best bet is to use paper towel or a rag that you wash each day. But if you’re fond of sponges, be sure to ring it out and let it dry well after each use. If you can, run it in the dishwasher every other day, zap it in the microwave for a minute or two to kill even more germs, and be sure to replace it at least every three weeks.

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