Q & A - Germs
"Kisses blown are kisses wasted.
Kisses aren't kisses unless they are tasted.
Kisses spread germs and germs are hated.
So kiss me baby; I'm vaccinated.
" Even though germs are probably the last thing on your mind when you're smooching a romantic interest, they are something to be cautious about.
Germs and viruses are what cause the common cold or flu, so avoiding the spread of germs whenever possible -even when giving a good night kiss- will greatly reduce your risk of contracting an illness.
What surfaces in my home have the most germs on them? The dirtiest thing in the average home is a kitchen sponge, which is ironic because people often use these to "clean" other things.
Next up is the kitchen sink, which harbors 50 times more bacteria than your toilet seat.
3rd on the list is the bathroom sink.
So when we dutifully wash our hands after using the restroom, then turn the sink off with our newly clean hands, we are just getting our hands dirty again.
How can I avoid spreading germs from these surfaces? Wipe down surfaces with paper towels sprayed with a disinfectant instead of using clothes or sponges.
Close the toilet lid when you flush it.
Clean your bathrooms and kitchen frequently.
Even if they don't look dirty, there could be a lot of germs hiding on the surfaces.
Also, make sure you are washing your hands often throughout the day.
Be sure to use soap and rub it on your hands for at least 20 seconds before washing it off.
For moments when you don't have access to a sink, carry a hand sanitizer containing 60-90 percent alcohol with you at all times.
Where do I need to be cautious about germs? As part of the same study referenced above, Dr.
Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, counted the number of bacteria on workplace surfaces.
The results were equally as surprising as the results in the home.
An office toilet seat harbors 49 germs per square inch.
An office desktop contains almost 21,000 germs per square inch.
You'd be much better off eating your lunch off a toilet seat, then off of your desk at work.
The office phone is even worse than the desk.
It harbors about 25,000 germs per square inch.
Looks like we don't need to worry about catching germs from smooching or using public restrooms.
The really dirty places are our sponges, sinks, desks and phones.
So disinfect these surfaces daily, and wash your hands as often as you can.
Kisses aren't kisses unless they are tasted.
Kisses spread germs and germs are hated.
So kiss me baby; I'm vaccinated.
" Even though germs are probably the last thing on your mind when you're smooching a romantic interest, they are something to be cautious about.
Germs and viruses are what cause the common cold or flu, so avoiding the spread of germs whenever possible -even when giving a good night kiss- will greatly reduce your risk of contracting an illness.
What surfaces in my home have the most germs on them? The dirtiest thing in the average home is a kitchen sponge, which is ironic because people often use these to "clean" other things.
Next up is the kitchen sink, which harbors 50 times more bacteria than your toilet seat.
3rd on the list is the bathroom sink.
So when we dutifully wash our hands after using the restroom, then turn the sink off with our newly clean hands, we are just getting our hands dirty again.
How can I avoid spreading germs from these surfaces? Wipe down surfaces with paper towels sprayed with a disinfectant instead of using clothes or sponges.
Close the toilet lid when you flush it.
Clean your bathrooms and kitchen frequently.
Even if they don't look dirty, there could be a lot of germs hiding on the surfaces.
Also, make sure you are washing your hands often throughout the day.
Be sure to use soap and rub it on your hands for at least 20 seconds before washing it off.
For moments when you don't have access to a sink, carry a hand sanitizer containing 60-90 percent alcohol with you at all times.
Where do I need to be cautious about germs? As part of the same study referenced above, Dr.
Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, counted the number of bacteria on workplace surfaces.
The results were equally as surprising as the results in the home.
An office toilet seat harbors 49 germs per square inch.
An office desktop contains almost 21,000 germs per square inch.
You'd be much better off eating your lunch off a toilet seat, then off of your desk at work.
The office phone is even worse than the desk.
It harbors about 25,000 germs per square inch.
Looks like we don't need to worry about catching germs from smooching or using public restrooms.
The really dirty places are our sponges, sinks, desks and phones.
So disinfect these surfaces daily, and wash your hands as often as you can.
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