Rossen roundup: Top consumer stories from the past week [Video]

Here are all of the Rossen Reports from this past week.I tested my phone for bacteria and freaked outYou’ve wrapped up your spring cleaning, but there’s probably some stuff you missed that could be harboring all kinds of germs and bacteria. Watch the video for this story in the player above.That’s why Rossen Reports is testing the common items you should be cleaning more often, but likely aren’t thinking about.Read the full story here.Beware of these hidden costs before you buy a houseA new study from Bankrate reveals all the costs you never think about when buying a house – like property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and maintenance costs.The study found that the average cost of maintaining a single-family home is $18,118 a year, on top of your monthly mortgage. That’s 26% higher than it was four years ago.What’s the takeaway for you? Chances are, buying a home will be the …