Germy Surface: Restroom Doors

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Doctors say it's best to use a paper towel to open public restroom doors.

Germy Surface: Cutting Boards

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Lemon wedges in water glasses are another hot spot, carrying germs from servers unless they're handled properly.

Germy Surface: Grocery Cart

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A study showed grocery carts can have as much bacteria as some public bathrooms.

Germy Surface: Menu

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Menus go from hand to hand at many restaurants, passing germs along the way.

Germy Surface: Items On Restaurant Tables

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Ketchup bottles and other things on tables inside restaurants can be covered with hand prints and germs.

Germy Surfaces: Soap Dispenser

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Soap dispensers can be covered in germs, since they're what people touch before getting clean.

Germy Surface: Airplane Bathroom

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Airplane bathrooms are touchy with so many people using them in between cleanings.

Germy Surface: Doctor's Office

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Steer clear of people who are coughing and sniffling while in the doctor's office.

Best Protection? Hand Washing

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Be safe, wash your hands.