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The Top 10 Germiest Places in a Classroom

 

 1. Water fountain toggle
2. Manual pencil sharpener handle
 3. Computer keyboard
 4. Sink faucet handle
 5. Paper towel dispenser lever
 6. Sink countertop
 7. Computer mouse
 8. Student desktop
 9. Student chair back
 10. Soap dispenser lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly R. Bright, PhD, Stephanie A. Boone, MPH, PhD, and Charles P. Gerba, PhD, The Journal of School Nursing OnlineFirst, 11/10/09

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