Previously it was thought that the toilet seats of public toilets is the most germs, but according to recent studies, this has been disproved. An average PC keyboard hosts up to 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. The British consumer magazine “Which?” studied computer input devices, and toilet seats.

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Keyboards were four pieces of 30 more contaminated with bacteria than a toilet seat also investigated and found a potential serious public health threated. The bacterial contamination is an increased risk for food poisoning, upset stomach or diarrhea.
As the largest source of pollution and bacteria settlement applies to an analysis of the Green Cross, the food at your desk, on the keyboard. Remaining leftovers in the keyboard to support the growth of germs.


Dirt, dust particles and waivers again and washing hands after using the toilet each visit are also considered as an ideal breeding ground for germs. This applies especially in public places like Internet Internet cafes, terminals in libraries, schools, railway stations or airports. It is therefore advisable to wash after using such a “public” key hands. Our own keyboard should be cleaned regularly, preferably with cleaning products from the dealers. Also, the operator of the computer in public places should try to disinfect their computer infrastructure and regularly cleaned.


Transfer the seeds mainly via the hands. The palms of her moist, warm climate provide a good breeding ground. If we take occasional eyes, mouth or nose touched, then the germs are easily transferred to the nasopharyngeal area. But there is a total no reason to panic. A healthy person is not ill, usually by these germs. People with weakened immune systems should be cautious, however. Protect can be best, where you regularly wash their hands and thus reduces the microbial load.
Cleaning Tips
For the basic cleaning and removal of debris of the keyboard and mouse is a damp cloth soaked in alcohol. Against fungi only helps a good disinfectant. In stores there are also various cleaning utensils. Some manufacturers have already adopted the theme and developed special keyboards that incorporate a germicidal and antibacterial surface coating.

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