10 Germiest Things You Touch Every Day — According to Doctors

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Elevator buttons

“Everyone deposits their germs on the small concentrated surface of an elevator button,” says Zipkin. In fact, one study at the University of Arizona found that elevator buttons contain 40 times the bacteria of a public toilet seat.

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6 thoughts on “10 Germiest Things You Touch Every Day — According to Doctors”

Phyllis
March 2, 2020 at 1:26 am

Thank you
Just sent the article to my relatives and friends; at least we can protect ourselves in our own homes

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john
March 29, 2020 at 4:18 pm

you forgot to mention the tv remote and public doorknobs

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Alene Longdon
April 29, 2020 at 6:27 pm

Also money.

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Tom Nierman
May 5, 2020 at 12:28 pm

……… along with the computer “mouse!”

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Allen
February 25, 2021 at 8:05 pm

Suggestions: “knuckle” elevator buttons, use paper towels to grasp door knobs, and routinely wipe work spaces, wash hands after returning to your residence, and change bath towels at least twice a week.

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Suzanne Washburn
March 2, 2021 at 2:48 pm

I was surprised about the air dryers but understand why they are. I usually use my elbow to turn it on.

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