While we are adept at scrubbing away dirt and grime from the obvious germ-ridden places such as the toilets and kitchen counters, our environment is choked-full of micro-organisms that lurk in surprising places. Fortunately, about 99% of them are not harmful to us, but the 1% of pathogens that are, do need to be taken care of. These viral or bacterial germs can cause anything between runny noses and potentially fatal infections. Here are some of the worst germ-ridden places around the house: Your 'WELCOME' Doormat: It serves as an ideal host to the germs that come laden on shoe soles of all the people who cross your threshold. Coliform, a fecal bacterium is present on almost 96% of shoe soles. so, no matter how much you spruce up the entrance to your home, the floor area near the front door is almost always the dirtiest in terms of germs that cannot be seen but are ready for a ride into your home. Always avoid putting your shopping bags and groceries on the doormat and do...
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