SUBJECT: Every single day
we touch surfaces that are
crawling with germs.
And the germiest might not
be what you would expect.
For example, this has more
bacteria than this.
Now that I've got
your attention,
here are just a few
of the top sources of yuck
we come across every single day.
Did you know your kitchen sink
often contains 100,000 times
more germs than your bathroom?
One word, bleach.
Products with bleach
will keep those critters at bay.
That load of wet laundry
you just handled?
If it wasn't washed
in hot water, at least 140
degrees Fahrenheit, you could be
touching e.Coli, salmonella,
norovirus, or all kinds
of unwanted gook.
And make sure to put clothes
in the dryer right away,
or you'll need to wash again.
And you might want to wash
underwear in its own load.
Just sayin'.
Most people know
that the bathroom is a breeding
ground for germs.
But did you know a toilet flush
can spray micro droplets
of nasty water
up to eight feet away?
Eight feet.
Our suggestion?
Close the lid before you flush.
You're welcome.
And when you head out
for the day, don't forget
your hand sanitizer.
Every 60 seconds a working adult
touches 30 objects.
Your typical desk, second most
germ-laden
object after the phone.
No wonder work makes us so sick.
Solution?
Wipe it down.
And stop leaving crumbs
everywhere.
They make happy homes
for all kinds of bacteria.
Going out to lunch?
Well, cash is king when it comes
to bacteria.
The average dollar bill may have
up to-- get this-- 3,000 types
of bad bugs.
Consider leaving your money
in the bank and use your debit
card instead.
There's a good chance it has
less germs.
Going to hit the gym?
Remember, health club is just
an expression.
Yoga mats, cardio equipment,
and weights can sport lots
of germs including the MRSA
strain of the staphylococcus
bacteria, which is hard to say,
hard to beat even
with antibiotics.
Make sure to wipe down
the equipment before and after
you use it, and wash your hands.
Truth is, we haven't even
scratched the surface of all
the places germs linger.
But fret not.
Every day millions of us touch
millions of things and all
the germs they carry.
Most of the time we feel fine.
And with a little common sense,
you can stay that way.
It's pretty simple.
Wash your hands.
Yeah, I see you nodding,
but it's been shown that only 5%
of us are doing it right.
Guys, you're especially
bad at it.
Hot water, soap, scrub
for a full 20 seconds.
Then rinse, dry
on a clean towel,
and repeat a lot.
Do that, and those germs don't
stand a chance.
