Chances are, you don’t wash your hands every time you use the phone. But after reading this infographic, you might want to start. The infographic was created by Picture Perfect Cleaning, a full service janitorial company. Titled, “Is Your Smartphone a Haven for Germs?” it provides some startling data regarding the filthiness of phones. First, it gives five quick facts about phones and germs. Then, it explains the four common types of germs found on phones. It then explains how fast germs can multiply. Finally, the infographic compares the germs and bacteria found on phones to that found on other objects, like doorknobs, computer keyboards, bathroom taps and handles, toilet seats, and public bathrooms.
