Prevent Illness at the Office: 10 Quick Sanitary Tips to Keep Your Workspace Germ-Free

Nearly 70 percent of employees admit to coming into the office while sick, according to one study. Of course, it's at work that most of us transfer and contract the billions of germs that make us sick in the first place. One recent study found typical office keyboards hosting bacteria levels up to five times higher than toilet seats. Follow these simple tips to protect yourself and your coworkers from the billions of bacteria and viruses that cover the phones, keyboards and mice you handle every day.

Taking small steps to take care of yourself and your workspace can do a great deal towards keeping you (and your coworkers) healthy. Avoid needlessly exposing yourself to germs when you can easily reduce your risk of getting sick and improve the sanitation of your work area, and enjoy a healthier, more productive lifestyle.

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Comments

[Dubagee]

10:10 PM on 02/10/2012

Just wiped down my desk! Bo ya!

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[farmilyman]

03:37 AM on 02/02/2012

Germ-free is impossible.......better to have a high functioning immune system by avoiding sodas and junk food.

[Attila Gf Matuschka]

05:56 PM on 01/31/2012

staying away from sick people, like in hospitals, Doctors office waiting rooms, streetcars, buses? ----Saunas at 180 degrees F have results Finish people know most about? Once a week, at that heat can make the difference. LIPUS plasma use once a day, in addition to antibacterial soap should round this off. Cedar has a reputation to clean up house pests. Using a plank of it in each room may surprise you. Good luck, in your health efforts. Ciao

[badqat]

01:45 PM on 01/31/2012

I never feel weird munching kale at my desk.

Should I?

[gabriel72]

09:06 AM on 01/31/2012

Many studies link excessive anti microbial activities to increased instances of sickness, especially in children. Some studies suggest that the rise in many disorders and syndromes my be connected to this as well. History shows us that humans can live quite well, even with the common cold. Increasing productivity by 2% isn't a good reason to mess about with our collective immune system.

[JohnFromCensornati]

08:28 AM on 01/31/2012

IOW, behave like an even bigger germaphobe than you already do.