5 Common Items You Must Wash Your Hands After Touching

We all do it – wandering around our homes or offices, touching all sorts of things without a second thought.

A doorknob here, a light switch there, maybe even some cash exchanged at a store.

These everyday objects might seem harmless, but they’re actually silent carriers of germs, bacteria, and viruses that can easily transfer to your hands and eventually into your body.

Switch Boards

Light switches are among the most frequently touched yet least cleaned surfaces in any home.

From kitchen switches that get covered in oil splatters to bedroom panels that are touched after coming in from outside, these areas can gather germs quickly.

Switchboards can harbor more bacteria than toilet seats if they aren’t cleaned regularly.

Use disinfectant wipes to give them a clean once a week and if you’ve just turned on a light in a public restroom or shared space, be sure to wash your hands soon after.

Handrails

From staircases to escalators and public transport, handrails are meant for safety but they often gather layers of dirt, sweat, and microorganisms from countless hands every day.

Since they’re seldom cleaned, these surfaces can turn into hotspots for bacteria and even viruses, like the common cold and flu.

So the next time you hold onto a handrail for support, remember to sanitise afterwards.