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Germs are everywhere; this is a given. I know I think about germs being on shopping carts and ATM buttons and door handles. Here are a few places that might not cross your mind. (These are ranked according to what is the most contaminated.)

• Movie theatre seats, which have more germs than public bathroom surfaces, made the list. If you are like me, that never crossed your mind. I remember an urban legend from my youth about theater seats, but never found any proof. But after seeing them on the list, it makes total sense.
• Gym equipment is somewhat obvious. Gyms have the signs that ask all patrons to wipe down the machines before and after use, but I have definately seen people just walk away from a machine after they are done. It is such a simple thing to do and it will cut down on the number of germs you are exposed to.
• Park benches are frequented by an assortment of people. The variety of sitters and the fact that they are outside makes they prime candidates for germs. If you carry wipes in your purse, wipe down the seat. Or you can use a Mini UV-C Wand to kill 99% of germs on the surface with a simple wave. Compact and convenient. (You can use the wand before a movie too.)
• Bank countertops have people leaning on them all day and talking away to the tellers. Do these get wiped down? I’d like to think that they are cleaned at the end of the day but I don’t know. There is no reason to lean on the counter. Use it to write what you need to and then let it be.
• The number 1 germiest things are the rails and armrests on public buses. This makes sense when you consider the number of people that frequent public transit systems daily. To avoid some of these germs: use you wand, find a seat and keep you hands to yourself.
• But don’t forget about your desk at work. The average desk has 400 times more germs than the average toilet seat! And a cold virus can survive for 72 hours on your computer keyboard, telephone, or the handle on the office microwave. I recommend using your wand daily and a sanitizer wipe or cleaner once a week.

It is simple to drastically reduce the number of germs you are exposed to. It is definately worth the minimal time to keep yourself and your family healthy.