Do not be careless, mobile phones can be your dirtiest thing

Did you know that cellphones are the objects that are most often held, at the same time are the most dirty? Sticking dust and dirt on the surface of cellphones that are rarely cleaned can be a means of spreading germs. This is certainly dangerous for health.

It is undeniable that mobile phones are one of the multifunctional tools used to communicate, search for information, expand social networks, and help with work. But often we do not realize, a lot of dirt and invisible germs that stick to the gadget. One study even mentioned that mobile phones were 10 times dirtier than toilet seats!

Do not be careless, mobile phones can be your dirtiest thing

Get to know germs on the surface of your cellphone

According to the study, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli are types of bacteria that are often attached to mobile phones.

Staphylococcus aureus can be found on the surface of the skin, nose and respiratory tract. These bacteria can actually help inhibit the growth of other bacteria that have the potential to cause disease.

But when the immune system is weak or the growth of Staphylococcus aureus increases rapidly, this bacterium is actually dangerous and can cause infections in the body.

While the bacteria Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli are known to cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. So if you are often in a health facility, the risk of attaching these germs to your cellphone will also increase.

Tips for Maintaining Hygiene

Considering the number of bacteria and germs that can stick to the cellphone that you use everyday, you need to know the following tips and ways to keep your cellphone clean:

Always clean your hands

As much as possible always keep your hands clean. One way is to apply the habit of washing hands with running water and soap.

Don't place mobile anywhere

Put the cellphone in a clean area. It's best to avoid putting cellphones on tables and seats in public areas, such as restaurants, public transportation, banks, or hospital rooms.

Routinely clean the surface of the cellphone

You need to routinely clean the surface of the handphone. The surface of the cellphone can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth moistened with water to moist, a hand sanitizer, or wet tissue containing alcohol or disinfectant, such as chlorhexidine and triclosan .

Cleaning the surface of a cellphone with a tissue containing chlorhexidine and triclosan can significantly reduce the amount of bacteria that sticks. But keep in mind, when cleaning the surface of the cellphone, avoid the speaker and charger port to prevent damage to the gadget due to fluid intrusion.

Written by:

dr. Alya Hananti.

Label : Health cat_Health

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