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7erb
on July 23, 2015
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I read shopping cart handles were filthier than toilet seats or keyboards. A study in 2011 discovered that fecal bacteria was on 72% of all shopping carts:
http://blogs.webmd.com/breaking-news/2011/03/fecal-bacteria-...
pantalaimon
on July 23, 2015
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You haven't been on a festival toilet then.
kozhevnikov
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I recon the percentage for toothbrushes is higher, because proximity. Nothing wrong with giving your immune system a bit of a workout.
Shivetya
on July 23, 2015
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that is why its great to toss them into the dish washer to keep them clean.
pluma
on July 23, 2015
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The ex-boss of a friend of mine used to clean the toilet brush in the office dish washer.
radnor
on July 23, 2015
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Many stores in the US offer wipes near the front of the store to wipe down the cart handles. I'd recommend using them, especially since so many people carry around raw chicken / meat products that leak.
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