Scientists at the University of Virginia studied the homes of 30 people with colds. Tests showed germs on all three of the salt and pepper shakers tested, and six out of 10 remote controls.
Other germ hot spots were light switches, doorknobs, phones, refrigerator handles and bathroom faucets.
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