Hotbed For Germs / Holiday Travel

Research has shown that germs such as the rhinovirus (the cold germ) can live on common household items (such as the tv remote, refrigerator door handle, doorknobs, and bathroom taps) for up to 2 days! These germs are also easily transmitted to people who use them. The lead researcher in the study, Dr. Birgit Winther, said that "Some people still spray the air with disinfectants, but rhinovirus doesn't fly through the air. I think the message from this research is that we need to focus more wisely on cleaning commonly touched surfaces in the home." Researchers are recommending that people boost their immune systems by frequently washing their hands and in general, maintaining their overall hygiene. The UK Hygiene Council is also suggesting that people regularly spray touches services with a high quality disinfectant spray that could kill viruses. Another good way to avoid these same kinds of germs is to use a Germ Free Remotes bag on television remotes. Many people travel during the holiday season and stay in hotels. Hotel television remotes are known to be hotbeds for germs, with the amount of people in and out of the rooms and with the short amount of time maids have to clean each room.