The dirty truth about your phone and why you need to stop scrolling in the bathroom.
While health concerns regarding cell phones usually focus on the distraction they can cause while driving, the possible effects of radiofrequency exposure, or just how addictive they can be, the microbial infection risk of your phone is much less appreciated – but it’s very real.
It’s been estimated that people touch their phones hundreds, if not thousands of times daily. And while many of us wash our hands regularly after going to the bathroom, cooking, cleaning, or gardening, we are much less likely to consider washing our hands after touching our phones. Klebsiella, Micrococcus, Proteus, Pseudomonas and Streptococcus have also been found on phones, and all can have equally nasty effects on humans.
Other viruses such as COVID-19, rotavirus , influenza and norovirus – which can cause serious respiratory and gut infections – can persist for several days. Use alcohol-based wipes or sprays. They need to contain at least 70% alcohol to disinfect phone casings and touch screens, which must be done every day if possible.
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