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YUCK!
Germs are all around us, and some places and things are surprisingly germier than you might expect. Here are the top ten germiest public places:
- Touch screens -- These screens harbor various germs due to frequent contact. Be cautious when using them.
- Hand Dryers -- While convenient, they can blow bacteria around the restroom.
- Swimming pools -- Chlorine doesn't kill all germs instantly, so be mindful of pool hygiene.
- Gyms -- Shared equipment and sweaty surfaces create a breeding ground for bacteria.
- Restaurant menus -- These menus are touched by many people and rarely sanitized.
- Fruit Wedges -- Lemon wedges in drinks can carry bacteria from handling1.
- Water Fountains -- The spout and button are often contaminated1.
- Soap dispensers -- Ironically, the very thing meant to clean your hands can be germ-ridden.
- Elevator Buttons -- Frequent touching makes them a hotspot for germs2.
- Shopping carts and baskets -- Disinfect handles and child seats before use, as they collect bacteria from many hands.