The Germiest Spots in Your Office

We should all be cleaning our offices more often.

According to experts, we should all be cleaning our offices more often. here are the germiest spots that could use a wipe down.

Door handles. They’re usually the germiest spot because everyone touches them. So, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of using hand sanitizer when you get to your desk, and to your car.

Keyboards were next. apparently, there are over 3,000 microscopic organisms living in every square inch of the average keyboard. Plus, your desk isn’t much better. It’s covered with your own germs, plus any you pick up on your hands and arms. Don’t assume a janitor or cleaning crew is taking care of it. It’s a good idea to wipe it down with a disinfectant spray every now and then.

The shared microwave and fridge was also on the list. Again, everyone touches the handles and buttons and another thing in the break room, the water cooler. Grossness could actually be lurking in the water itself. A few studies have found those water tanks aren’t always cleaned regularly.

Elevator buttons. again, more touch points that get a lot of traffic. Think about using your knuckle instead of the tip of your finger. Or, buy one of those keychains that let you open doors and hit buttons without touching them.

And finally, vending machines. Even worse than elevator buttons, because they have more nooks and crannies that are hard to clean.