The answer is The Vicious Circle of Germs. I'm sure many parents know how it works: My husband or I get sick, which means days off from work, then my daughter gets sick, which can mean more days off.

You really don't want to know what is lurking there ... but you absolutely should. Here's how to sanitize this overlooked ...

Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of common surfaces we encounter daily, and according to the CDC, the flu virus can live and potentially infect a person for up to 48 hours after being ...

Hand sanitizer can be especially convenient for killing germs when you’re on the go or traveling. But while many hand sanitizers claim to kill 99.9% of germs, they’re not effective against ...

But germs can still lurk, depending on how well they are maintained. One study noted that the U.S. lacks national standards for recreational water spots such as pools, hot tubs and splash pads.

“They can't list on the packaging ‘kills 99.9% of germs’ or anything like that.” If a consumer wants to sanitize with a non-EPA approved product, such as thyme oil or white vinegar, Deering suggests ...