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Cell phones dirtier than toilets!?

Posted on Jul 16th 2007 2:29PM by Rigel Celeste

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Reviews & Products

Here's a wake-up call: your cell phone just may be dirtier than your toilet. And although I don't think many of us are surprised to hear that cold and flu viruses are commonly found on cell phones, what about staphylococcus aureus and MRSA? Catching a cold may be inconvenient, but staph and MRSA are heavy duty germs that can pose significant health risks if you become infected.

It's recommended to regularly wipe your phone down with a disinfectant wipe or cloth, and share as little as possible, to reduce the germs. I have to say that after reading this news about cell phones today, and this about water fountains before, I'm starting to wonder what's next? Maybe toilets should give up their reputation as dirtiest spot in the house!

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Tags: aureus, bacteria, cell, cell phone, cell phones, CellPhone, CellPhones, fountain, fountains, germs, MRSA, phone, phones, staph, staphylococcus, toilet, water fountain, water fountains, WaterFountain, WaterFountains

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Ethlite 7-16-2007 @ 3:54PM

Or just get an iPhone, which has one flat surface and no little keys to trap germs with

Mimi 8-07-2007 @ 10:06AM

I know cell phones are dirty, as it can be a breeding ground for worst types of bacteria including that of “STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS” which can cause illnesses from pimples and boils to pneumonia and meningitis.
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mimi 8-07-2007 @ 10:09AM

Sorry, I just want to correct my phrase 'never seen such cellophane cleaner that really cleans' the phrase should have been "I NEVER SEEN SUCH CELLPHONE CLEANER THAT REALLY CLEANS".
Thank you.