I ran across this reminder on a blog I follow and it made me want to research the issue further. Research has found that mobile phones are a technological petri dish for tens of thousands of germs. Putting your cell phone to your ear/face IS unsanitary.
Why? Germs multiply in warm places. Between the heat the phones generate and the germs on faces and hands, you've got a bacterial breeding ground. "You put it in a warm place, you hold it in your hand, you put it in your pocket like I do, it's nice and warm," said microbiologist Chuck Gerba. "Bacteria like that. It can grow in these types of places."
Believe it or not, the filthiest phones can spread the dreaded staph bacteria, which can cause everything from skin infections to meningitis. And where do these germs come from? Your hands and face.
Now that your totally grossed out, don't fret. I'm not suggesting we toss our phones in the trash..although after some of the research made me want to!
It's quick & easy to clean your phone...simply wipe it down frequently with anti-bacterial wipes or a cotton ball/cotton swab covered in alcohol. Doing that even just once a week will significantly decrease the number of bacteria on your phone. Easy enough!
**But, I'd still say it's a BAD idea to let your baby put your phone in their mouth (Hey, I'll admit, my daughter has definitely used my phone as a teething toy in the past, but no more!)
Thanks to Romanian Princess for the inspiration to research this subject!
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