Office Desks Haven for Bacteria
February 15th, 2007
According to a recent study comissioned by the Clorox Co., your office desk harbors far more bacteria than your workplace restroom, and if you’re a woman, chances are your workspace has more germs than your male co-workers’.
The Associated Press reports that women have three to four times the number of bacteria in, on and around their desks, phones, computers, keyboards, drawers and personal items as men do, largely due to the large amount of food and cosmetics kept in their desk drawers.
But the study found the worst overall office germ offender is actually men’s wallets. “It’s in your back pocket where it’s nice and warm, it’s a great incubator for bacteria,” Gerba said.
The solution? Surprise! Clorox, the sponsor of the study, just happens to make a bunch of disinfectant wipes that help to clean up all of those nasty little critters. But the truth is that your body does an amazing job of keeping the nasty bacteria outside, where it belongs. Wash your hands frequently, avoid sick people, and don’t touch your face and you should be fine!
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