13 Household Items Texans Didn’t Know Were So Dirty

(Mix 93-1)  Spring cleaning time is here.  Whether it's deep cleaning the bathroom, purging things from the closet or from underneath the kitchen sink, or just cleaning out the garage, springtime is when it seems to happen the most.

As we go about cleaning, we realize just how dirty things get around us.  It's not just things in our home that are dirty, but our cars, shopping carts, office, and more.

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Throughout the day, we all come into contact with some of the nastiest things. I'm not just talking about the old gum stuck under a table at McDonald's or the door handle to get to the Verizon store. I mean, everyday items you wouldn’t even think twice about that are loaded with germs. Some things that will really surprise you, too.

Your Phone: The Ultimate Germ Magnet

Take your phone, for example. That thing goes everywhere with you. Into the bathroom, out to eat, hunting trips, ball games, and even the deer stand. If you’ve been there, your phone’s been right there too, soaking up germs like a sponge at every stop.

Other Daily Items Loaded With Germs

And it’s not just our phones. There are plenty of household items we use constantly that are way dirtier than we’d ever expect. Just because it’s inside your house doesn’t mean it’s clean. Truth is, even places we assume are spotless can be hiding a mess of germs.

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According to Culture Map Houston, here are the 13 dirtiest items you’ll probably find in most Texas homes, ranked from the most germ-ridden to the least.

Now that you've seen those 13 things, I'm sure you're going to be washing your hands AND THAT PHONE OF YOURS more often, too!