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WATCH: The Best Way To Clean Your Purse From All That Dirty Bacteria

It's time to face the dirty truth.

Here's the dirty truth: your purse is one of the grossest things you carry around with you on a daily basis.

From leaving them on barstools, subway seats and the ground (hey, we know you're probably guilty of this!), handbags harbour a lot of bacteria, with some studies showing traces of E. coli on the bags.

The solution? A good, clean wipe down on the regular. And no, we're not just talking about a quick wipe on the outside.

Watch the video above to find out the best way to clean your purse effectively, and say bye-bye to that gross bacteria!

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