Germs in Airports, Hotels, Restaurants

Germs in AIRPORTS
Most airports do little to disinfect the surfaces you touch, the seats you sit on and the restroom you use. Remember that your hands pick up 85% of all infectious disease germs.

Germs in RESTAURANTS
The restrooms are especially nasty. Only 33% of people using the restroom wash their hands before leaving! Even if you wash your hands, you will probably touch the towel holder or doorknob that was last touched by someone who did not wash their hands. Your hands are now contaminated with millions of germs that will be transferred to any food you handle like bread and rolls. Clean hands will protect you from secondary food poisoning.

Germs around HOME/OFFICE

Any area where lots of people gather, department stores, supermarkets, gas stations, day care centers and schools are repositories of germs left behind by others. Social interaction is part of our everyday lives - lots of touching, sharing and hand shaking. Although this is a necessary part of our day we can still properly protect ourselves against picking up nasty germs.

Germs in HOTELS

How often do they change the bedspreads or disinfect the carpet? Both of these items have high concentrations of bacteria, viruses, yeast, mold and germs. Athlete's foot organisms are constantly found in the carpets and sexually transmitted organisms are found on the spreads.

Germs on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Cabs, Buses and Rental Cars: How often do they disinfect the inside of cabs, buses and rental cars? A study of germs found in these vehicles show high levels of pathogenic bacteria and viruses along with germs imported into the US by visitors from outside the country. Think of your hands touching doorknobs, the steering wheel and radio, temperature and other controls and how often we all touch our face!