10 Sneaky Spots Flu Germs Are Hiding

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Kitchen Sponges

The warm, wet inside of a sponge is prime habitat for bacteria to grow, so you may think you're cleaning those dishes and countertops when you're actually spreading bacteria around. Luckily, there's an easy fix: The National Sanitation Foundation at the University of Michigan suggests microwaving your sponge for two minutes every day to kill germs growing inside. Also, replace your sponges once every two

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Kitchen Sponges

The warm, wet inside of a sponge is prime habitat for bacteria to grow, so you may think you're cleaning those dishes and countertops when you're actually spreading bacteria around. Luckily, there's an easy fix: The National Sanitation Foundation at the University of Michigan suggests microwaving your sponge for two minutes every day to kill germs growing inside. Also, replace your sponges once every two weeks.

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