Jan 19


Ewww….

by Terry 19 January 2007


From PRWeb:

Joanne Verran, Professor of Microbiology at Manchester Metropolitan University comments: “Mobile phones, like many everyday objects such as telephones and computer keyboards, harbor bacteria. However, being ‘mobile’, they are stored in bags or pockets, are handled frequently, and held close to the face. In other words, they come into contact with more parts of our body and a wider range of bacteria than toilet seats!”

“The phones contained more skin bacteria than the any other object; this could be due to the fact that this type of bacteria increases in high temperatures and our phones are perfect for breeding these germs as they’re kept warm and cozy in our pockets, handbags and brief cases. These bacteria are toxic to humans, and can cause infections if they have the opportunity to enter the body.”

Judging by the makeup smears on my screen, I’d better clean mine right now.

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8 Comments

8 Responses to “Ewww….”

  1. Natalie on January 19th, 2007 9:35 am

    That is just nasty  (Quote)

  2. decrepitoldfool on January 19th, 2007 6:30 pm

    Sounds like a good argument for not using other people’s cell phones ;-) The germs on my cell phone are there to keep anyone else from stealing it.  (Quote)

  3. Jeff Hess on January 20th, 2007 3:47 am

    Shalom Terry,

    This is soooo Douglas Adams.

    After the Golgafrinchams made the mistake of putting all their phone sanitizer personnel on the Ark Fleet, Ship B (along with the rest of the useless loonies), they were wiped out by a virulent bacteria spread via public telephones.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff  (Quote)

  4. Have Coffee Will Write » MY COMMENTS… on January 20th, 2007 3:51 am
  5. ***Dave Does the Blog on January 20th, 2007 11:33 am
  6. tish grier on January 22nd, 2007 3:56 am

    hmmm…no wonder my face breaks out when I use my celly too much…I wonder if hand sanitizer will ruin the screen finish??  (Quote)

  7. Terry on January 22nd, 2007 9:17 am

    DOF, it makes me want to avoid MINE, too.

    Yes, Jeff! Hitchhikers Guide!  (Quote)

  8. Terry on January 22nd, 2007 9:18 am

    Tish, I don’t know about hand sanitizers, but I cleaned mine with rubbing alcohol and it worked just fine.  (Quote)

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