Mile High Germs

We already know public bathrooms are crawling with germs – but which ones are the germiest?

Airplane bathrooms are the germiest of all public bathrooms. That’s because there’s usually only one toilet for every 50 people – AND it’s harder to wash your hands in there than in the average bathroom. But wait – it gets even worse! That volcanic flush SPEWS particles into the air – coating the floor and walls of that tiny space.

If you’ve just got to go up there – use the paper toilet covers. Then – armed with a paper towel – close the lid before you flush. Wash your hands thoroughly and use another paper towel on the doorknob to get out.

Source: Dr. Germ, a.k.a. Charles Gerba PhD