Believe it or not, there was a time when families would share utensils and toothbrushes with each other. Travelers share a bed with total strangers when they need lodging for a night. Have you used the traditional drinking fountain that comes with a single cup that everyone can use? 

However, the discovery of germs changed all that old-school practice. When the germ theory came along and discovered that bacteria, germs, and viruses can cause diseases, it had a very profound impact on how humans behaved. 

Moreover, because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, people are getting extra conscious of cleanliness. Sharing beds, spitting in public, coughing, and sneezing without covering the mouth and nose is unacceptable. Sanitation becomes a must as the whole world experienced the worst pandemic in human history. 

That being said, we’d like to inform you about everyday items that are literally covered with germs and bacteria that can cause diseases. We hope that this information will prevent you and your family from any microbial infection that can lead to major health issues. 

Money 

Cash, whether bills or coins travel from one person to the other. That being said, they’re a carrier of all known germs and bacteria, maybe even viruses. What’s even worse, paper bills are made of paper which makes them almost impossible to clean. 

Toothbrush 

Toothbrushes are supposed to keep our teeth clean. Although it’s technically correct, however, your toothbrush might contain more than 100 million bacteria such as E. Coli, staph, and even fecal bacteria. Likewise, it’s not the toothbrush itself that makes it dirty but where you place it that you should give a thought. 

Moreover, a lot of people place their toothbrushes close to the toilet. Just imagine where the particles fall when you flush the toilet bowl after you poop. 

Remote Control 

We use the remote controls every time we watch TV. Have you thought about when was the last time you had it cleaned? Moreover, we unconsciously touch our mouth, face, and eyes after we use the remote control. 

Additionally, researchers say that remote controls may contain an estimated 70 different types of bacteria per square inch. 

Dog Toys

Have you heard someone said, a dog’s mouth is cleaner than humans? That kind of thinking might just be pure nonsense. However, what we know for sure is, your dog’s old chew toy is one of the most germ and bacteria-contaminated things you have in your house. 

Doorknobs 

Far and wide, door handles are one of the most-touched things in the home. It’s almost subconscious how we use them. For that reason, they belong to household items that are just as grimy as can be. See how fast doorknobs can spread different pathogens inside your home? 

In addition, it’s not just in your home. In fact, researchers conducted a test with a weakened trace of a virus on a door handle in an office. At the end of the day, they found out that the virus had been carried by up to 40 -60 percent of the people in the building. 

Elevator Buttons 

Are you gonna go up or gonna throw up? Truth is, we’re not sure which way we want after learning about the fact about elevator buttons. However, we’ve got a few numbers on the elevator buttons. 

A study said that 61 percent of elevator buttons had microbial growth. Comparatively, toilet seats have 43 percent. Just imagine the numbers. Moreover, some research suggests that elevators have 40 times more germs and bacteria living in them than a toilet seat at a  public restroom. 

Shopping Carts 

Can you imagine how many people use shopping carts on a daily basis? No matter who you are, or what you do, you need to buy groceries. Unless you got someone to do the deed for you, then you’re a lucky one. Although there’s someone cleaning up the aisle and floors, I haven’t seen someone cleaning the carts. 

Carpets 

The only thing I’m sure of is the fact that everyone has used a carpet. However, have you tried cleaning it yourself? Unless of course, you have the cash to get them cleaned by a professional. But if you do, you’ve been mesmerized by how the once clear water turned black after the carpet was drenched in it. 

Moreover, we’ve got some fascinating facts about carpets. Science said human beings are estimated to shed an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 dead skins in a single minute. Where would those dead skins fall? 

Sponge

Sponges are some of the humblest things inside the house. They’re so simple yet they do most of the dirty work. Because of that, they are considered one of the dirtiest objects in the kitchen. In fact, the small holes and crevices are the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacterias. 

Cutting Boards

Cutting boards surely isn’t one of the cleanest surfaces inside the home. No matter what type your cutting board is, it can carry so much bacteria. However, wooden cutting boards are more susceptible for bacteria to thrive since they can be soaked with water compared to its counterparts. 

Researchers even found that wooden cutting boards might contain 200 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. 

Restaurant Menu

Can I get your order? Just think of how many hands each restaurant menu came across before you. That makes them part of the germ-breeding ground that you unconsciously held with your hand. And where do your hands end up after that? 

That being said, no one knows who held it before you. The next time you hold the laminated menu, make sure you think of what you read here. Likewise, we suggest you wash your hands before you dive into the food. 

Soap Dispensers

Frequent hand washing is very important. You should do it after you use the bathroom, CR, before you eat, and before you go sit in the office. However, soap dispensers are not frequently cleaned after use. For this reason, we might have been collecting more pathogens than eliminating them. 

Computer Keyboards

Have you tried eating your meal during work because you’ve so many things to do? Don’t lie! You have, right? That said, there is more to worry about than the crumbs left on the keyboards. Just think of the last time you cleaned your keyboard with alcohol? If you can’t remember, try to go over the keys with an alcohol-based wipe the next time you use it. 

Bed Sheets

Let’s have a little bit of pillow talk, yes? Who doesn’t want to cuddle in the warm bedsheets? When you’re working, there are times you don’t want to leave your bed, right? However, if you know how many bacteria might have gathered in your bed sheet, I bet you will change your mind about being too cozy with it.

In fact, germs do love spending time in our beds just like we do. Because bed sheets are warm, with dark crevices, it becomes an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. From this point on, washing your bed sheet once a week is ideal especially if you’re a little bit cozy. 

Cell Phones

We live in a world where we often have cell phones in our hands. Basically, we carry them around everywhere we go. That makes them a carrier of pathogens all the time. Surprisingly, researchers found out that cell phones are breeding grounds of E.coli, staph, and strep. Moreover, some studies said that cell phones have 10 times more bacteria than toilet seats. 

Surprisingly, we put them in our beds close to our faces. 

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