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Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by bishopjoe02(m): 5:10pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Some touchscreens on tablet computers and smartphones carry many more germs than a toilet seat, say researchers. The bacteria are being left behind as users swipe and poke the screens of devices such as Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy tablets without washing their hands. One tablet tested by consumer group Which? had a count of 600 units per swab of the staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which can create toxins that cause vomiting and diarrhoea. A typical toilet seat has a staphylococcus aureus count of less than 20. Which? also found enterobacteria, which can include strains of infections such as E. coli and salmonella. High-risk levels, more than 1,000 units of enterobacteria per swab, were found on eight of the 30 tablets tested and seven of the 30 smartphones. The worst tablet had a count of 15,000 units per swab, with four phones and five keyboards also registering this level. Toilet seats typically had less than ten units per swab of enterobacteria. Firms like Apple actively discourage users from using detergents on their touchscreens because they can damage them. The presence of the germs is simply a reflection of the fact that touchscreen users failed to wash their hands properly, while few people bother to clean the devices and keyboards. An expert microbiologist consulted by Which? nod that if the high levels of bacteria were found on the hands of anyone working in the food industry, they would require immediate re-training in basic hygiene. Which? editor Richard Headland, said: 'It’s shocking that a smartphone or tablet can harbour more germs than a toilet seat. Gadgets should be cleaned regularly and thoroughly to avoid germs that could lead to illness.' He said the best method is to use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth, rather than detergents. Apple warns people not to use alcohol-based cleaners on iPads CULLED: www.dailymail.co.uk |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by BRAINZBox(m): 5:49pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Wat!!!!....Nonsense..nt u d o.p,bt were ever u got dis crap..Dey shuld go nd swipe toilet seats everyday lik dey do deir smartphones if dey will nt end up six feet down d ground... 1 Like |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by W3xy1(m): 6:15pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
wonders |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Udoks(m): 6:16pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Rhema! 1 Like |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by wellmax(m): 6:17pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
So what am i suppose to do? |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Nobody: 6:21pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
wellmax: So what am i suppose to do?Ask Wilfred |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Godbest(m): 6:23pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
This is to show that technology does more harm than good... 1 Like |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Chloekim(m): 6:23pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
wellmax: So what am i suppose to do?its simple clean your smartphone with clean damp cloth |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by theripper3: 6:25pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
"Fomites" |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by komek(m): 6:26pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Na lie joor. Wetin person no go hear sef, |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by xynerise: 6:27pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Let the whites provide condom gloves for us then |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by xplizit(m): 6:28pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
ABEG,...I WAN TROWAY MY TABS AND "SMART" FONES! WHO WANT?
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Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Rexphobia(m): 6:30pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Wetin we no go hear? Make we dey wear surgical gloves before handling phones |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Jibsonified(m): 6:37pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Mtcheeewwww... It's illiterates that they will scare with this ... For Gods sake is it only smart phones??!!... My guy it's all Phones joor as long as u talk into them, carry them close to ur ear, carry them anywhere.. Included to this list of Worse-than-tiolet-seat are So many things.. eg Door Knob, Kitchen table, Bank Hall table, Money..the list is endless... So No big deal... That's why u take ur bath everyday and ur body has immune system... So dont just scare us jare. 5 Likes |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Kolade9(m): 6:47pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
wellmax: So what am i suppose to do? lick your toilet seat |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Danhumprey: 6:58pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
xplizit: ABEG,...I WAN TROWAY MY TABS AND "SMART" FONES! WHO WANT?LWKMD.........u dey fear ni? Kolade9: |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Nobody: 7:05pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
STILL WONT STOP ME FROM OPERATING MY DEVICE... |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by jhydebaba(m): 7:06pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Thank God say I no dey use phone whether smart or mumu 2 Likes |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by PrinceJustice(m): 7:16pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
wellmax: So what am i suppose to do?Simple: Soak in water that contains bleach. Leave for 10 mins and Sun-dry 1 Like |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by saintneo(m): 7:20pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Exactly the reason why I don't buy 2nd hand phones. I prefer my personal bacteria. 1 Like |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Cashio(m): 7:32pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
So u are invariably emphasizing that our hands harbours more germs than a toilet seat...walahi una no do dat research well i swear..... |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by papaejima1: 7:41pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Solution! Do like my barber used to do. 1. pour a questionable methylated spirit on the phone. 2. Brush it vigorously with a shoe brush 3. Pour another questionable liquid (apparently a mixture containing petrol + other solvent) 4. Strike your cigarette lighter and watch the device burst into flames. 5. turn your wrist up, down, sideways to ensure the flame reaches all parts of the device 6. Blow on the device with one big gusty whoosh of air from your mouth to extinguish the flames. 7. Brush again vigorously and VOILA! A new spanking clean device is born......E.Coli, Staph, HIV, Akpanigogo, craw-craw...... all obliterated. Please remember to thank my barber for this formula oo That's the ritual with his clipper whenever I venture into his shop to 'Barber' my 'head' ..... 3 Likes |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by bealuv(f): 7:44pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Erm exactly what kind of toilet seat did they use for this research sef 2 Likes |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by papaejima1: 8:11pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Yunglord111:Na ya mouth, exercise it as you see fit 1 Like |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Clemzy16(m): 8:12pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
#TEAM3310 |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Clemzy16(m): 8:17pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
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Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Nobody: 8:21pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
bealuv: Erm exactly what kind of toilet seat did they use for this research sef na my own |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by stevecantrell: 8:43pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
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Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Youngmon3Y(m): 8:45pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
thank GOD moi c2 already bared keypad na elele....technology...tee...kii...inah...yaw...ni...oji..ji |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by Justiyke4u: 8:51pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Story |
Re: Smartphones And Tablets Harbour More Germs Than A Toilet Seat by patostation(m): 9:21pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Unknown to many, places that harbour more germs and bacterium are not the toilets. Kitchens, computer keyboards, phones, door knobs, etc carry more germs not toilets. I don't mean Ajegunle-type or put toilets o. |
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