7 Everyday Items You Should Avoid Sharing
By The HealthCentral Editorial Team

Remote controls

Remote controls

Because they're frequently handled but seldom cleaned, remotes for televisions and other devices can be covered in germs. This includes remotes in your house as well as those found in hotel rooms, hospitals, and nursing homes.

Experts have found many different kinds of viruses and contagions on remotes, including E. coli.

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 03/28/2012, First Published: 09/13/2011