Why labels are important
Labeling things in your home is a chore, but it can definitely save you from cross-contamination. If you enjoy drinking milk or juice straight from the carton, do your family a favor and write your name on the container. Nobody wants your icky germs as much as you don’t want theirs.
This is also true for items that you place in or on your body. For instance, a thermometer that goes into your dog’s butt does not belong anywhere near you. Though you can wash and rinse off the germs, it’s still a gross thought to have old butt bacteria from your pet roaming on and around your body.