Microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba, one of the world's foremost experts on germ study and faculty at the University of Arizona tested numerous common surfaces and found cell phones are the highest carrier of bacteria with 25,000 germs per square inch (that's 500 times more bacteria than the average toilet!!!).
Dr. Gerba's instructions for lessening your chances of getting sick from E.coli, MRSA, H1N1, and norovirus contamination via mobile phone are:
- Clean your phone at least once a week with a anti-bacterial wipes such as Lysol or Clorox sheets.
- Do not allow someone with a flu/cold to use your phone.
- Remember to always wash your hands after using the restroom or changing a diaper.
