• In the Loop: Stop, drop and wash your hands

closeup of adult male hands washing with soap and running water in a sink

A list of seven surfaces that harbor a staggering number of germs is a great reminder to protect yourself by taking one important step over and over again: Wash your hands.


While perusing AsiaOne recently (as one does), we came upon a list that left us feeling a little like Adrian Monk, jonesing for some antibacterial wipes. The publication lists seven surfaces that harbor a staggering number of germs. After reading it, our carefree days of paying for a sandwich and then immediately eating it are over. Grab your hand sanitizer and read on to find out what warrants an immediate stop, drop and wash after touching.

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This story originally appeared on the In the Loop blog.