"Don’t put grocery bags on the table because the packaging can be dirty and the last thing you want to do is spread germs on a countertop," Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, family and emergency doctor, tells us.
"It’s best to never put grocery bags and packages on countertops or surfaces. If you do, you must wash and clean the countertop," she warns.
Interesting! So, what else do doctors warn against when it comes to unloading groceries in your home?
"Not washing your hands after unpacking, because if the virus or bacterial particles are on the packaging, after touching the packaging, if you touch your eyes your face, your nose, or even a family member you can cause disease," Dr. Nesheiwat warns.
Dr. Omerine, chief medical director for Concierge Medical Services PLLC, warns of continuing to be mindful of how long the coronavirus can live on surfaces.
"A February 2020 article in the Journal of Hospital Infection showed that the coronavirus can last for several days (4-5 days average ) on glass, paper and even longer on plastic depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment," the MD asserts.
"Unless you are going to use your own grocery bags, leave the bags outside and decontaminate with a simple bleach/water solution before bringing them in." Good tips!