Cutting boards and kitchen sponges
We already know that the kitchen is a pretty germy environment. After all, you’re not only bringing in uncooked food but also moving around germs from utensils, food, and textiles, like kitchen sponges and towels.
A study found as many as 326 different species of bacteria living on kitchen sponges. So be sure to throw out the old ones and always wash your hands before prepping a meal and after handling raw meats.
Touchscreens
Now that technology has replaced many paper products, washing your hands after touching screens is essential. Scientists say that one of the worst offenders is kiosk machines in public transportation locations or airports.
Germs are everywhere, and some surfaces can harbor more than you may realize. And cell phones count, too, especially if we share them with others. The good news, though, is that simple washing with soap and water will lower transmission of these pathogens.
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I like the idea you mentioned about the bacteria. It can be here anywhere you touch
and you didn’t know.
This is good advice. I can add more to the list. Toilet handle, bathtub knobs and rack pole that you hang your rag on, light fixtures, oven doors and knobs, same with microwaves, refrigerator door handles, remote controls. I believe that was said above. Pool ladders or ladders in general. Buggies at stores. Your credit cards, credit catd machines, keys. Basically everything we touch. Our hair brushes, shampoo bottles , soap bottles, and soap dispenser, computer keyboards, mouses, screens etc. I know there’s a lot more. Lol
I forgot one important thing….. RAW MEATS!!!!!
Very valuable information.
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