6. Printer

Printers in offices can be another vehicle for spreading infections. Hundreds of hands touch the printer every day. Research shows that there is a surprising amount of fecal bacteria, escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus on the touch screen of a printer. Moreover, the warm environment of the printer makes it even easier for bacteria to thrive.

Suggestion: Wipe the printer before you use it.

7. Office desk

Even though your office desk looks clean and tidy, that does not mean it is germ-free. In fact, even a clean office desk can hold over 20,000 bacteria. If you have the habit of snacking or doing make-up at your desk, the number could be even higher.

Suggestion: Always remember to disinfectant your desk with wet wipes before you start your work, even if the desk appears very “clean” already.