Ewwwwwwww! Dirty Dirty!!

[malaise]

20 Things That Are Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

https://www.ranker.com/list/everyday-things-that-have-a-lot-of-germs/matthewcoleweiss?page=3
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Let's face it - the bathroom is a bevy of bacteria. Germs and bacteria such as streptococcus, E. coli, hepatitis A, common colds, and a few STDs thrive in this moldy, damp atmosphere. It's gross. You'd think the toilet seat would be public enemy number one when it comes to germs and contamination, but actually, you'd be wrong. This list of common everyday objects features all kinds of things that are actually dirtier than your toilet, and are covered in all kinds of nasty and gross germs.

Not only are there other objects in your bathroom itself that have more cooties than your porcelain throne, but there are tons of household items and every day tools that carry more germs than a toilet seat. From ATM and elevator buttons to kitchen sponges and faucet handles and even your backyard BBQ, there are germs lurking everywhere in your home, office, and most frequented public places!

So, which of these germ-ridden objects surprised you the most? Vote up the nastiest objects that you had no idea were covered in bacteria. Then go wash your hands, replace your pillows, and get rid of the biofilm in your shower. It's just as gross as it sounds.

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[BigmanPigman]

1. Do a germ test on first graders' classroom keyboards.

No wonder the teachers are always sick (and still go to work).

[malaise]

2. Seriously that must spread loads of germs

Funny how we don't think about these issues enough.
I try to clean the keyboards and remote controls with Dettol and/or Lysol at least one every fortnight.

[llmart]

7. Better yet, check out preschools...

Ever since my grandchild started day care/preschool, I can't believe how often she got sick. And every time I was asked to babysit, I'd end up getting what she had, except for that time she had hand, foot and mouth disease. I didn't get that. I guess most adults are able to fend that off.

I love how I'm never forewarned when I agree to babysit that she has been coughing and has a runny nose. I'm just now getting over a two week cold.

No matter how much they try to keep the classrooms disinfected, etc. the toys and tables, etc. are probably always germy. Don't get me started on the bathrooms.

[BigmanPigman]

11. As a former First Grade teacher

I can tell you first hand that I was sick 90% of the time and was hospitalized with pneumonia, had mono for 6 months (never took a day off since the district won't get subs due to being super cheap), etc and finally had to leave the profession due to it. The kids get better in a few days while the adults take weeks to get better, that is if they are even allowed the time to recover. Parents send kids to school as a free baby sitting services a lot since they can't take time off work or they send the kids back after only one day and they are still sick. This is why the original germs are recycled for months. My immune system is shot to Hell now. I would tell parents at Back To School Night, "KEEP YOUR KID HOME WHEN THEY ARE SICK!". Teachers are not disposable.

[JoeOtterbein]

3. In the foodservice biz we taught the cooks to wash their hand using a bioluminous soap

and an infrared light. Most were surprised how difficult and how long it took to clean everything away. Best to wash your hands not once, but twice.

Anyway, we also taught that many pathogens reside in the mouth, nose and throat. Just as bad as the exit point!

Sorry if you are having dinner!

[malaise]

5. LOL

A little exposure must help build immunity

[JoeOtterbein]

9. Yep. The funny thing is the problem was big Chefs (usually white guys, like me but weirder...

...who got insulted when you told them to wash their hands. I used to say the higher the chef-hat, the harder to teach.

Once I was fired because I told the corporate chef to either put on gloves or use tongs to put the baked potato on the plate. I had too. We were feeding the elderly!

Funny, it really helped my career afterwards. People appreciate fighters for others! Like you!

Sorry again about dinner.

[pansypoo53219]

4. meh. i make friends w/ them as there is no CLEAN. yes. i eat what fell n the floor. no 5 sec.

[malaise]

6. Hehehehehe

I like clean but I'm not obsessive

[pansypoo53219]

19. fresh air had an interview a few weeks ago, there is no CLEAN. ever. just misuse of anti biotic crap

to create BAD bugs.

[malaise]

20. White vinegar works fine

and it's so cheap

[pansypoo53219]

23. and peroxide. if they use it against extra bad bugs.

[malaise]

24. My mom used peroxide for everything

That and Dettol/something like Savlon

[Sneederbunk]

8. What is dirtier than a toilet seat? Two toilet seats.

[ProudLib72]

10. I'm not surprised at all. I've never been worried about public toilets

Just check for pee on the seat.

HOWEVER!!!! I want to warn you about a growing trend: guys who do not wash their hands after using the bathroom! I began to notice this a couple of years ago. Now just peeing I can sort of understand. Still gross, though. But pooping?!!?!?! Yes, I've seen it! I am loathe to shake people's hands now.

[BigmanPigman]

12. That was a Seinfeld episode.

Poppi and the pee.

[Blue_true]

14. Where I live. I have occasionally been a public place, smelled a guy dumping

a stinking load. And watched stunned as he finished and walked right out of the restroom without emwashing his hands. This happened many times.

I always wipe public toilet seats with a damp tissue followed by a dry one before using them.

[ProudLib72]

15. Yep, that's what I've seen too

I've taken to wearing a chin strap so my jaw won't hit the dirty bathroom floor.

[Blue_true]

18. I am disgusted every time I see that. Especially off the toilet. nt

[Blue_true]

13. I regularly spray a bleach solution around my shower.

I let it sit for an hour then rinse. A shower does not surprise me as being a filthy place, it is where every imaginable body waste from us get washed off.

[spanone]

16. K&R...

[Initech]

17. The bottoms of my shoes have definitely been in some extremely dirty places!

[Celerity]

21. this is related but DEFFO dirtier

makes me ALMOST wish I had a todger for a few minutes for a quick Jimmy Riddle

[malaise]

22. Hehehehe

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