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Daily Mirror
Zoe Forsey

Your washing-up sponge could be making you ill - unless you put it in microwave

Most of us would like to think that our homes are clean and tidy, but what happens when you look a little closer? Even if you spend hours cleaning your house, there are a few common mistakes which could turn it into a hotbed for bad germs that could make you sick.

Property expert Terry Fisher, from WeBuyAnyHome, has explained that many of the household items we can be guilty of neglecting when it comes to the weekly clean could be a breeding ground for microscopic bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, salmonella, E.coli and mould.

Salt and pepper shakers, door handles and plug sockets are a few of the biggest culprits - but there are a few things you can do to make sure they're germ-free.

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