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These days there are dispensers of hand sanitizer pretty much everywhere you turn—and for good reason. Germs lurk on surfaces you normally wouldn’t think twice about, including the five most germ-infested places outlined below. ...…

These days there are dispensers of hand sanitizer pretty much everywhere you turn—and for good reason. Germs lurk on surfaces you normally wouldn’t think twice about, including the five most germ-infested places outlined below. Note that some of these might just surprise you!

1. Your Desk
It may sound crazy to hear your toilet bowl is more sanitary than your workspace, but it’s true! While restrooms are cleaned frequently, people tend not to clean their desks on a regular basis. Even though most of the germs you encounter aren’t particularly harmful, you should make a point of cleaning your workstation at least once a week during cold and flu season and try not to eat lunch at your desk.

 
2. Your Kitchen Sponge
There’s a good reason