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  1. 310.15[K] says:

    Should be #1 – computer mouse and keyboard.

    1. I clean the mouse and keyboard with alcohol wipes. On pet germs: I give my cat smooches all the time and have for decades. Dish cloths and sponges I clean with Clorox Anywhere hard surface spray cleaner. Also use it for counter top, stove nobs, faucets and frig. handle.

    2. freedomdove says:

      That, and/or doorknobs. I’m surprised none of those were listed.

  2. I have a washable cutting board that i put in my dishwasher every time I use it. I always use the sanitize setting. You can also wash your sponge in the dishwasher and I usually wash it most every time I run it. I use the sanitize setting and it does not degrade the sponge. I think dish rags are disgusting.

    The sink is a problem but if you always consider anything in it dirty then you don’t have too much of a problem. I like to boil water in tea kettle and pour the boiling water down the drain and all over the sides. Probably should do it often.

    tooth brushes standing out is pretty gross. They should be put away and replaced often,
    Pet bowls should be washed regularly also.
    Coffee makers are a problem. Don’t know a good answer to that one outside of the vinegar cleaning.

  3. Soaking a kitchen sponge in hydrogen peroxide and water instead of bleach and water seems to last far longer in sanitizing a sponge and the peroxide doesn’t cause it to disintegrate,

    1. freedomdove says:

      I just spray mine down with vinegar that I keep in a spray bottle. Idk if the acid makes it disintegrate faster or not.

  4. Jay_Sherman says:

    I can’t believe that CARPETS are not on this list!

    Dog toys? Umm…not so much. Back when I used to rebuild engines for a living, I used to get cuts on my hands frequently- while my hands were covered with gunk and grease and dirt. I’d let my dog lick the wound…..never once had an infection (And i don’t take tetanus shots…ever!)- We could use MORE dog spittle!

    Children’s toys (and their hands) now THERE’s filth! Picture some 3 year-old picking his nose and scratching his ass and putting his hands all over everything….

    Most of the items on this list are not a problem if you’re a decent housekeeper. I mean, sheesh- I’m a bachelor, but even clean my stove knobs once a week as part of regular house cleaning…..

  5. Christine Montgomery says:

    Wash your sink once a week? I bleach it every day.

  6. Oor Wullie says:

    How is anyone likely to have a strong immune system if they are squeaky-clean? The whole planet thrives on bacteria; it is that stuff that life is made of.

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