Always wash your hands after touching these six harmless things

WASHING your hands after a toilet visit is the most natural thing in the world. But most people will be surprised to learn that many other things are even dirtier than a toilet seat.

One of the cheapest, easiest and most important ways of preventing the spread of a virus during a global pandemic is to wash your hands with soap and water frequently.

You should also wash your hands after touching these six harmless things.

Money

There is a great deal of dirt on the coins and notes we touch. Washing your hands after handling money is a great idea.

Always make sure you always give your hands a good scrub after handling cash in order to prevent contamination.

Doorknobs

Touching doorknobs and levers is not hygienic. Such things are full of bacteria and dirt. Buses, trains, and any other forms of public transportation are sources of germs since many people touch the same surfaces on handrails, escalators, or bathroom door handles. Washing your hands limits the transfer of bacteria and viruses.

Animals

Whether you’re playing with, feeding or cleaning up after your pet, washing your hands is important to help reduce the risk of getting sick from germs that pets can carry.

Phone screen

We are constantly on our phones and the tiny screen bears a lot of dirt. Wash your hands frequently and use special cleaning wipes to polish your phone screen.

Kitchen

The kitchen holds more bacteria than you’d imagine. You touch things like pans, knives, dish towels and counter while cooking. Bacteria thrive in high humidity and can cause severe breathing problems. Always make sure that you wash your hands extra well.

Soap dispensers

Do you wash your hands with soap? Then you are doing it well. However, think of the pump on the soap dispenser you are using. Specifically refillable soap dispensers are a potential source of bacteria, so ensure you clean them regularly.