Public restrooms might seem like a germ nightmare, but the real risks aren’t always where you think. While toilet seats can carry bacteria, viruses, and even parasite traces, studies show they’re often cleaner than high-touch surfaces like door handles and flush levers. The biggest hidden threat comes from “toilet plumes”—tiny germ-filled droplets launched into the air when flushing without a lid—and from poor hand hygiene.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 043138.htm
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