Four Everyday Objects of Danger If Used Alternate

Be careful for you who often borrow a cell phone to others. According to research, mobile phone is one thing that most contain bacteria.

A study carried out the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 390 mobile phones, found that nearly all cell phones contain bacteria. Some of them contain 1000 species of germs, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and E. coli that can cause food poisoning.

Besides mobile phones, the researchers believe there are some objects are dangerous if used interchangeably because they can transmit the bad bacteria. As quoted by the Daily Mail, the following four objects.

1. Computer Keyboard and Mouse
A poll made by consumer organizations, Which? found that computer keyboards in offices contain five times more germs than a toilet seat. So also with the computer mouse, according to University of Arizona, the average mouse contains 1676 microbes per square inch.

It is certainly not too surprising because 10 percent of office workers claim never clean their keyboard. This is further exacerbated by the fact that half of office workers eat lunch at their desks so that the crumbs that fell so trigger the development of bacterial colonies.

2. Towel
The towel is said to bring all kinds of germs from the general to the virus that causes skin problems like warts. Therefore, health experts recommend that people avoid using towels or alternately.

“The towel is a perfect breeding ground for germs because of damp. People use a towel to dry the area and it’s not impossible you are wearing a towel other people affected by faecal bacteria (bacteria found in feces, blood or urine),” said Dr. Ron Cutler , a microbiologist from the University of London.

3. Toothbrush
There are several families or couples who often use the same toothbrush alternately. The problem is, the germs contained in almost the same toothbrush germs on the toilet. Researchers from Manchester University revealed that there are more than 100 million live bacteria in a single toothbrush, including E. coli, staphylococcus, streptococcus and candida.

Besides the danger of germs, the habit of borrowing another person’s toothbrush can also make you get dental problems later in life. According to Dr Phil Stemmer, a dentist at the Fresh Breath Centre, said, “If someone has a damaged tooth or inflamed gums, meaning they have high levels of streptococcus bacteria in the mouth and brush their teeth. You can get dental problems or gum condition worse if sharing a toothbrush with them. “

4. Pen
Better think again if you want to borrow or lend stationery to a friend. According to a survey in 1000 citizens of the United States, one in five office workers are often claimed to suck or bite their pen tip. Pen owned by accountants touted pen with bacterial contamination at most, namely 2,400, compared with only 670 lawyers.