Women’s handbags contaminated with more bacteria than average toilet, test finds
7 years, 6 months ago

Women’s handbags contaminated with more bacteria than average toilet, test finds

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to a new guide by the domestic gurus of the Good Housekeeping Institute, there are eight germ hotspots in a typical household that harbour more germs than the average toilet including toothbrushes, remote controls and bathroom towels. While toilets, kitchen worktops and other notoriously ‘dirty’ areas regularly get cleaned during household chores, it is actually less obvious places that require a thorough clean, the report revealed. Other breeding grounds include toothbrush bristles which allow bacteria to accumulate from the owners mouth and airborne germs from the nearby toilet.

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Men's bathroom doors have SIX times more germs than ladies'
5 years, 8 months ago

Men's bathroom doors have SIX times more germs than ladies'

Daily Mail  

When it comes to bathroom etiquette, the sins of men extend far beyond leaving the toilet seat up. Men really are less likely than women to wash their hands after using the bathroom, research suggests, and may put other people at risk from the germs they leave behind. A snapshot study swabbed the door handles of a large office building …

Turns out your kitchen (not the bathroom!) is the grossest place in the house
6 years, 7 months ago

Turns out your kitchen (not the bathroom!) is the grossest place in the house

LA Times  

With the longer, sunnier days of summer comes the crashing realization that you can now see with startling clarity just how filthy your home has become. Pet bowls and toys Of the 30 household items NSF tested, pet food and water dishes ranked as the fourth-most germy. How to clean it: Either use the dishwasher’s sanitizing cycle daily or hand …

The household items covered in germs you NEVER clean
8 years, 2 months ago

The household items covered in germs you NEVER clean

Daily Mail  

You wash your dishes and your surfaces, you mop and clean your bathrooms and your floors. Warning: From toothbrush holders to hairbrushes, FEMAIL takes a look at the household items you should be cleaning but probably aren't TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER While many will clean and get rid of their toothbrushes on a fairly regular basis, how often have you stopped to …

How the inside of a woman's handbag is DIRTIER than a toilet
8 years, 9 months ago

How the inside of a woman's handbag is DIRTIER than a toilet

Daily Mail  

The contents of a woman's handbag have long remained a mystery to men around the world. German research found 10,000 different bacteria are present in just a few square centimetres of handbag, making it dirtier than your average toilet seat. Filled with germs: The inside of a woman's handbag can contain 10,000 different bacteria Used as a bin: Food scraps …

Share a Loo? Your Toothbrush may be Contaminated With Faeces
9 years, 9 months ago

Share a Loo? Your Toothbrush may be Contaminated With Faeces

The Quint  

If you are using a shared wash room, there is a 60% chance your toothbrush is covered in faecal matter from someone else, a new study suggests. Data confirms that there is transmission of faecal coliforms in shared bathrooms and that toothbrushes can serve as a vector for transmission of potentially pathogenic organisms, researchers said. The main concern is not …

Share a Loo? Your Toothbrush may be Contaminated With Faeces
9 years, 9 months ago

Share a Loo? Your Toothbrush may be Contaminated With Faeces

The Quint  

If you are using a shared wash room, there is a 60% chance your toothbrush is covered in faecal matter from someone else, a new study suggests. Data confirms that there is transmission of faecal coliforms in shared bathrooms and that toothbrushes can serve as a vector for transmission of potentially pathogenic organisms, researchers said. The main concern is not …

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