Study says cellphones dirtier than toilets

Seems as though the attack of the cellphones has escaped our hospitals and entered our homes. According to research done research by UK retailer Dial-a-Phone, our mobile devices contain more bacteria than the bottom of our shoes and even the ol' porcelain throne. Apparently, between coming in constant contact with our hands and face, and being tucked away in our dark pockets and purses all day -- the perfect breeding ground for germs -- cellphones build up an astonishing amount of skin bacteria. So unless having your immune system fight off diseases caused by staphylococcus aureus is your thing, take heed and wipe your phone with an antibacterial wipe once in a while. Or, do like us and just invest in a phone cleaner.

[Via Wired]

[Mr Mario Posted Jan 24th 2007 1:34PM]

sorry to burst your bubble but I read about this, or at least a similar study, months ago.

I guess it is a reminder that I shouldn't eat off my phone.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 25th 2007 11:06AM]

I've heard that toilet seats are also cleaner than the average dining table. This is because we clean the toilet seat more often. The book I read this in suggested eating from a toilet seat to be healthier than eating from a table.

Also, what about the detrimental effect of spreading too much antibacterial stuff? Bacteria adapts and the bacteria that can live through the anti-bacterial treatment goes on to replicate and creates new strands that are immune.