Women’s handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet, a new study has revealed.
Tests showed that one in five handbag handles is home to sufficient bacteria to pose a risk to human health.
The dirtiest item in average handbag is hand cream - it carries more bacteria than the average toilet seat
Leather handbags carry the most bacteria because the spongy texture provides 'perfect growing conditions'
Women should wash hands regularly and use antibacterial wipes to clean their bag and its contents.
Leather handbags carry the most bacteria because the spongy texture provides 'perfect growing conditions'
Women should wash hands regularly and use antibacterial wipes to clean their bag and its contents.
The research also revealed that the dirtiest item in the average handbag is hand cream – bottles of hand cream were found to carry more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
Lipstick and mascara packets were found to be little better.
The tests, carried out by Initial Washroom Hygiene, also revealed that leather handbags are the most bacteria-riddled as the spongy texture provides the perfect conditions for bacteria to grow and spread.
The researchers suggest that women should regularly clean their hands and bags with antibacterial wipes or gel to prevent cross-contamination.
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