7. Your Toothbrush Holder
The handy holder that’s housing your toothbrush is also housing more bacteria than you realize. In a 2022 study, NSF International analyzed 30 everyday things in 22 different households and discovered that about 27% of all toothbrush holders were infected with Coliform, a group of bacteria that includes harmful strains like Salmonella and E. coli.
8. Your Coffee Machine
The coffee is great. It gives you the boost of energy you need in the morning to help kickstart your day. But did you know that your daily cup of coffee provides you with more than just a shot of caffeine? Unfortunately, we’re not talking about a nutrient or anything like that.
One 2015 study published in the journal Scientific Reports tested 10 Nespresso machines and discovered that every single one was contaminated with some sort of bacterial community. Specifically, each coffee machine housed anywhere from 38 to 67 different germs in its drip tray alone.
