Now this is coming as a surprise to me,British company Initial Washroom Hygiene says, a high percentage of women's handbags carry more bacteria than the average toilet, says .
The company reported that, on average, one in five handbags contains a significant amount of harmful bacteria that can pose a threat to human health.
The Technical Manager at Initial Hygiene, Peter Barratt, said:
"Handbags come into regular contact with our hands and a variety of surfaces, so the risk of transferring different germs onto them is very high, especially as bags are rarely cleaned.
Once these germs get on the bags, they can easily be transferred via hands onto other surfaces. Regular hand sanitization is essential to prevent the presence of bacteria in the first place and thorough cleaning of bags is recommended to prevent the build-up of contamination."
The researchers went further to say that leather handbags in particular pose the most significant health hazard, because their spongy material is an ideal environment for most bacteria.
This finding means that the most cherished handbags of many women may actually be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
What can be done?
Cleaning and/or washing a handbag helps keep bacteria levels down to a minimum. Not many women regularly clean their bags.
The team urge women to use antibacterial wipes or specific handbag cleaners.
They also suggest that perhaps women should wash their hands or use hand sanitizers after placing their hands inside their bags.
Hope you ladies got that ?
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