bacteria
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How To Actually Wash Germs Off Your Hands
Hand washing is an essential and important part of not getting sick, or making others sick. And most of us suck at it. If you only wash your hands for a few seconds, or if you sort of wave them under the tap and then dry your hands on a grubby towel, it’s time to…
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Jet Hand Dryers Are Basically Germ Cannons, Study Finds
It’s long been suspected that hand dryers, especially those quick-drying ones that blast hot air known as jet dryers, are actually way worse at keeping our hands and bathrooms free of disease-causing germs. Worryingly, they could even be spreading illness in hospital bathrooms, new research suggests.
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Test The ‘Five Second Rule’ Yourself With This DIY Germ-Detecting Kit
There’s no magic force field that holds back germs while you shout “five-second rule!” and scoop up your dropped cured meat. Duh, right? Here’s how you can prove it.
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How To Keep Your Workout Clothes From Stinking
Sweaty clothes stink, but sweaty workout clothes stink worst of all. Like those synthetic-fibre leggings, those sweat-wicking socks, those “technical” tees? Phew. These fabrics are especially prone to harbouring the smelliest bacteria.