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Pour a dab of honey on a cut before covering it with a bandage. Believe it or not, honey has powerful antibacterial properties. A recent study found that it was capable of destroying almost all strains of the most common wound-infecting bacteria.
After analyzing 51 public restrooms, experts found that the stall closest to the restroom door consistently had the lowest bacteria levels (and the most toilet paper!). The first stall probably sees less traffic because it’s near the door and people want privacy. And when you’re finished, stand before you flush. When toilets are flushed, a …
Your kitchen sponge is moist and full of tiny food bits, your sponge is a breeding ground for germs like salmonella and E. coli., germs that you spread every time you wipe your counter. Kill ‘em efficiently by zapping your sponge in the microwave on high for 30 seconds, or boiling it in hot water …
Calling all desktop diners! Move your lunch to a table that’s regularly cleaned. A study found that desks have 400 times more bacteria than toilet seats!