If you’re one of the millions of American workers who regularly eats at their desks, keep in mind that your keyboard and desktop should be cleaned regularly so you can avoid food-borne illnesses.

The American Dietetic Association recommends cleaning your keyboard and desktop daily.

Also, have you looked inside the office microwave lately? If you have, you’ll understand why it’s important to keep foods covered when you use the appliance. Wipe down spills as soon as they happen to prevent illnesses that could be caused by spilled foods that spoil.

Also, keep these items at your desk if you insist on dining there: hand sanitizer, paper towels and spray disinfectant or disinfectant wipes. And as dorky as you might feel doing this, it wouldn’t hurt to use a stem thermometer to check the temperature of your office fridge. It should be set at 40 degrees or lower to keep food safe.

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