When it comes to the hazards of domestic life, ignorance is not bliss. If you’ve ever gotten sick because of poorly handled food, cross-contamination of germs, or similar mistakes, you may be on high alert when it comes to germs, microbes, and other unpleasantries that can affect wellbeing. There might be things you do because you learned them from “old-school” parents, or because solutions seem costly or unavailable. However, there are lots of icky things that can be counteracted with simple-yet-effective fixes. So I rounded up these 35 gross mistakes you probably don't realize you're making in the bathroom and kitchen, along with easy solutions, so everyone is on the same page.
