Germs are everywhere, and you cannot completely avoid them. However, there are some things that you can do to prevent the spread of them. According to the CDC, 80 percent of germs are spread by the hands. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs.
However, only 5 percent of people wash their hands well enough to prevent germs from spreading. When people hear the term salmonella, they think about something that is found in cookie dough. Your clothing can also be a carrier of salmonella.
A microbiologist at the University of Arizona found that hepatitis and salmonella can be found in laundry machines. You have to use bleach and hot water to kill germs. You also have to let your clothing dry for at least 30 minutes. Your purse is something else that you will have to pay attention to. Thirty percent of purses are contaminated with fecal matter.
Hang your bag on the hook when you use a public restroom. You should also avoid putting it on your kitchen counter. The break room is one of the main sources of germs in the office.
A team of researchers put a synthetic germ on a table in an office break room. It only took four hours for the germ to spread to every surface in the room.
You will need to use disinfectant wipes to clean your belongings. Do not touch your face, eyes and nose unless your hands are clean. The magazines at the doctor’s offices are also a source of germs. The flu virus can live on surfaces for up to eight hours. If you need entertainment while at the doctor’s office, then you can download the waiting room app. You will be able to get entertainment for up to eight hours.
