Gadget Fact: Your Smartphone Is Dirtier Than Your Toilet! How To Overcome It?

According to a recent study by Standford University, your smartphone is most likely filthier than a public toilet seat-Yet, you put your digital sidekick up to your face everyday without flinching or giving it a second thought. YIKES!

 Several studies over the last few years have shown cellphones harbor one of the most active breeding grounds for germs that you'll come in contact with on a day-to-day basis. Forget doorknobs, grocery baskets and the bottom on your shoes - Public enemy number one is sitting in your pocket, most likely increasing its numbers of pathogens at this very moment. One recent study* even found that "1-in-6 cellphones are contaminated with fecal matter." That's right. Poop - On your phone.

 This horrifying video is further proof
The warmth of a smartphone's interior is a germ-infested breeding ground and is a perfect environment for those pathogens as they're kept cozy in our pockets or purses.

How to overcome:
Use Wipes - Clean your smartphone daily with an antimicrobial wipe that is non-corrosive. Look for an electronics specific brand.

Swab It Down - If you have a keyboard or keypad, start cleaning it with a cotton swab dipped in diluted rubbing alcohol. Be careful not to rub too hard and not to get any rubbing alcohol inside the phone.

 Wash Your Hands - We may sound like your mom here, but dirty hands are the most common way that smart devices get to mingle with germs. So wash them several times throughout the day, especially after using the restroom. But remember, washing your hands will do no good if you aren't wiping down your device first.

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