five second rule

‘Five Second Rule’ is Not That Far From The Truth
‘Five Second Rule’ is Not That Far From The Truth
‘Five Second Rule’ is Not That Far From The Truth
The 'five second rule' is that if food hits the floor, you have five seconds to pick it and still be safe. Well, it turns our food does not pick up that many germs when it lands on the floor. It was tested on carpet, laminated surface, and tile. Researchers did not see any big growth. But the type of flooring made a difference.