Keeping germ hotspots clean

Germs are all around us, but there are a few simple steps you can take to stay healthy, writes naturopath Jodi van Dyk.

Kitchen

As your kitchen is where food preparation happens, food-born germs can easily be transmitted on unclean surfaces, glassware, cutlery and plates. Additionally, dirty hands can leave germs on the kitchen counter, as can sneezing, and these germs can be later picked up by other family members or work colleagues.