“Contrary to public perception, the germiest place in your house is in the kitchen, not your bathroom,” says Adam Splaver, MD, a cardiologist based in South Florida. “You’re going to love the irony. It’s your sponge — the one you use to clean your kitchen.”
In fact, a study by the Public Health and Safety Organization found coliform bacteria (which could indicate fecal contamination) on more than 75% of kitchen dish sponges, compared to only 9% of bathroom handles.
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6 thoughts on “10 Germiest Things You Touch Every Day — According to Doctors”
Thank you
Just sent the article to my relatives and friends; at least we can protect ourselves in our own homes
you forgot to mention the tv remote and public doorknobs
Also money.
……… along with the computer “mouse!”
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.
I was surprised about the air dryers but understand why they are. I usually use my elbow to turn it on.