germs Stories

Your phone is covered in germs: Tech expert explains how to clean it without doing damage
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

Unlike hands, which can be washed many times a day, phones are rarely cleaned properly – if at all. If you do want to sanitise your phone, it’s also i...

Why your kitchen sponge could be dirtier than your toilet seat
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

Unlike toilets, which are typically cleaned with strong disinfectants, most sponges are left damp, warm, and neglected, often used until they fall apa...

Clean hands, safe bites: Why everyday food habits matter more than you think
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 07, 2025

Beyond immediate health risks, unsafe food also accelerates the dangerous rise of antimicrobial resistance, making once-treatable infections harder an...

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