Items Harboring Germs In Your Home

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Items Harboring Germs In Your Home
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• Germs are everywhere, and they may even be
  lurking in some places and on some items, that
  you might not think of as being dirty. However,
  when you think how often these items are handled,
  what they may contain and where we take them, it
  should come as no surprise that they are
  harbouring potentially harmful germs and
  bacteria.
• Here are 6 of the top items that have been
  scientifically proven to harbour a whole host of
  icky germs

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• Purses and other hand held bags
• These items go all over the place with us, and we
  put them down in many different places that are
  dirty, such as on the floor of a café or
  restaurant, hanging from a hook in the restroom
  or perched on top of all manner of surfaces for
  convenience. Any bags that can be popped into the
  washing machine, should go in at least once a
  month, and for leather or plastic items, they
  should be wiped down with disinfectant just as
  often, if not more so depending on how often you
  use it.

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• Drawers in refrigerators
• The compartments, drawers and even shelves in our
  refrigerators can play host to myriad germs, some
  of which may have been transferred there from
  food packaging or spillages. If uncovered food
  items are left in the fridge, then the bacteria
  can spread to them and make you sick when you eat
  it. Be sure to wipe refrigerator spillages as
  soon as they occur, wash stained and dirty
  drawers and compartments with warm, soapy water
  and wipe down shelves with vinegar and water.
  Drying these places before you place food items
  back in the fridge is highly recommended.

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• Faucets
• Its surely no surprise to know that faucets can
  be riddled with germs, as they are often the
  first thing you touch after visiting the
  restroom, blowing your nose or chopping food
  items such as raw meat. It can be easy to
  overlook cleaning your faucets but doing so
  regularly can help protect the health of you and
  other members of your household. Make sure you
  use a solution that is proven to kill germs.
• Cell phones
• We handle these so often that its inevitable
  they will be carrying germs and harmful bacteria
  on their surface, in fact, they are said to be
  dirtier than the average toilet seat. To clean
  your cell phone thoroughly, youll need to switch
  it off completely.

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• Blow dust and dirt off wherever possible, then
  use a toothpick and cotton swabs to eliminate all
  traces of dirt from the cracks and keypad. Use a
  disinfecting solution in conjunction with the
  cotton swabs but be careful not to get moisture
  inside the phone and dry it carefully afterwards.
• Toothbrush holders
• Try to remember to dry your toothbrush after each
  use to help prevent a dirty build-up of moisture
  and grime in the bottom of the holder. Clean the
  holder regularly it may be necessary to soak it
  in warm, soapy water to remove hardened grime
  that could be hiding an army of germs.

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• TV Remote controls
• As with cell phones, your television remote
  control is handled frequently, and not always
  after youve washed your hands. Use an
  anti-bacterial wipe to get rid of grime and dust
  in between the buttons and use a toothpick for
  cracks and crevices.
• These items are renowned for hosting germs and
  bacteria and should not be neglected during your
  cleaning routine. The more often you clean them,
  the less likely the germs are to multiply and
  cause you harm.

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