Common Sources Of Everyday Germs

“The fantasy of a germ-free home (or world) is not only absurd, but it is also largely pointless,” stated an article in ‘The New York Times’. This comes as no surprise since we come in contact with literally hundreds of thousands of germs on a daily basis. Contrary to the bacteria resistant, super-germs of this century, there are plenty of everyday germs we can easily come in contact with. Categorized by four types; 1.) Viruses, 2.) Bacteria, 3.) Protozoans, and 4.) Fungi, many of these everyday germs often contaminate some of the most common items in our homes, in our offices, and in the public. * Germs In The Home. No matter how clean conscience you may be, literally hundreds of thousands of germs still contaminate the surfaces of such common items such as: 1.) kitchen counter-tops 2.) doorknobs 3.) appliance handles 4.) telephones 5.) toys 6.) eating utensils 7.) remote controls 8.) flush handles of toilet bowls * Germs In The Office. Microbiologist at The University of Arizona, measured bacteria in offices of a number of U.S. cities. They found; says the ‘Globe and Mail’ newspaper, that the five most germ-contaminated spots were (in order) phones, desktops, water fountain handles, microwave door handles and keyboards.” In addition, the report went on to say, the average desktop is home to 100 times more bacteria than a kitchen table and 400 times more than the average toilet seat. * Germs In The Public. If one thinks their homes and offices are overrun with germs, just think about the bevy of germs we are bombarded with in the public. Everything from shopping carts, automated teller machine buttons, debit and credit card machines, public telephones (if any still exist), door handles, even paper money. ‘The Globe and Mail’ of Canada stated, “Paper money is crawling with bacteria.” Research in the United States showed that almost all bills in circulation are contaminated with enterobacter, streptococcus, pseudomonas, as well as other germs. Some bills were found to bear even more dangerous bacteria. For this reason, ‘The Globe’ advised that after handling money, “wash your hands!” Realistically, germs are all a part of our everyday life. Due to their abundance, their resiliency, and their many contributions to society, it would be in our best interest to find ways to live peacefully with them. Short of disinfecting every single item in your life, germs are truly here to stay. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society