New research shows your home may be germier than you think. The study and survey come from the Hygiene Council (funded by Reckitt Benckiser, the makers of LYSOL® Brand products). Researchers visited 35 U.S. homes, swabbing for bacteria in 32 locations in each home. Out of the 32 places in the home, the top spots for bacteria are the toilet bowl, kitchen drain, kitchen sponge or counter-wiping cloth, bathtub, and kitchen sink.

What are germs? There's a lot more to germs than meets the eye - literally. Learn what you need to know to help keep your family safe. Some germs can survive for days on household surfaces like kitchen counter tops, sinks, and phone receivers. Use LYSOL® Disinfectant Spray to kill germs and bacteria and get rid of nasty viruses that can cause the spread of colds and the flu.

Create a weekly schedule or cleaning wheel that rotates every month to show which family member's turn it is to help with a certain task, like sweeping or folding laundry. And make a rule that the kids must clean their rooms at a certain time every day—right after school or before bed are two good times to choose. Here are some areas to focus on: