Here’s why you should never take your phone into the toilet with you

Here’s why you should never take your phone into the toilet with you Taking a newspaper into the toilet is so 20th century. These days, people are more likely to flick through their newsfeed. We all do it sometimes (admit it) even though it’s obvious sitting and scrolling isn’t the most hygienic activity. But it is really THAT bad? We asked three scientists about the dangers, and how to reduce the risk of picking up harmful bacteria. Firstly, the bad news. It is a pretty minging habit, and you could be exposing yourself and others to germs like salmonella, E. Coli and C. Difficile by using your phone in the loo. The main worry is if you wipe yourself, touch the flush or the lock then touch the phone without washing your hands (and as you need to carry it out the cubicle, that could happen quite easily.) But even just leaving it on the side could expose it to dangerous bugs. Uh oh.

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