10 Germiest Things You Touch Every Day — According to Doctors

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“Known germy surfaces in an office space can include door knobs, elevator buttons, the shared computer mouse, sink handles and more,” says Kelsey Burger, PA-C, of Hartford Health-GoHealth Urgent Care.

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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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