One study found that some viruses, including the diarrhea-causing rotavirus, made it through the spin cycle and dryer. 😯
NSF International: “Germiest Items in the Home,” “How to Clean the Germiest Home Items,” “2011 NSF International Household Germ Study.”
University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: “Why your cellphone has more germs than a toilet.” London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: “Contamination of UK mobile phones and hands revealed.”Which?: “Gadgets grubbier than toilet seats.”Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: “Dos and Don’ts of Kitchen Sponge Safety.”Molly Maid: “Don’t Forget to Clean Your Toothbrush Holder.”University of Utah HealthFeed: “5 Germy Items You Probably Don’t Clean.”Consumer Affairs: “How often should you clean your pet’s belongings?”UPI: “Expert: Coffee mugs on desk a germ machine.
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