Gloves harbour five times the amount of bacteria found on a toilet seat, researchers say. Polyester ones, made from synthetic fibres which cause sweatier hands, were found to harbour the most bugs, followed by fleece, leather and wool gloves. This method shows the average toilet seat has a microbial reading of 220. A survey by washroom product firm Initial Washroom Hygiene of 1,500 people who wear gloves found one in seven had never washed them, and almost two-thirds did so once a month or less. It is not clear if the bacteria found on them were potentially harmful, but experts say people’s hands are the principal way they pick up bugs and infections.

Source: The Star March 25, 2019 06:45 UTC