Between flushing the toilet and spitting in the sink, it’s a given that your bathroom is crawling with germs. But you might be surprised to know that your toilet isn’t the most contaminated thing in your home.

Don’t be surprised if you feel a little sick after you look at this list of the most bacteria-, mold- and yeast-prone places and items in your house.

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10. Stove Knobs

Rob Donofrio, Ph.D., Director of NSF International’s Applied Research Center, says: “While not a place that many of us think about, stove knobs are one of the top 10 common places for germs to hide in our homes.”

Stove knobs bear the brunt of splattered food and germs from our own hands. Fourteen percent of them contain coliform bacteria, while 27% contain molds and yeast.

Clean knobs once a week by removing them and washing them in hot, soapy water and rinsing well.

9. Cutting Boards

A study by researchers at NSF International found that 18% of cutting boards harbor potentially-dangerous coliform bacteria, and 14% contain mold and yeasts.

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Clean wood cutting boards with salt, white vinegar, or lemon juice, making sure to get into all the cracks and cleaning below the surface, then rinsing with hot, soapy water.

8. Kitchen Countertops

We put some awfully-germy things on our kitchen counters – cell phones, keys, purses, raw meat, pet food, you name it. The NSF says coliform bacteria were present on 30% of the countertops they tested.

Countertops should be cleaned at least once a day with hot, soapy water. They should also be cleaned once a month with a mixture of one part bleach and four parts water, unless your countertops have special cleaning instructions.

7. Pet Toys

Gross! Most people hate even touching these things, especially when they’re wet and slobbery with dog or cat spit.

Pet toys often have Staph and coliform bacteria, as well as yeast and mold on them, so always wash your hands after you play with your pets. Also, wash toys made of rubber and plastic once a week with hot water and dish soap, and fabric toys in the washing machine.

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