Facts about mobile phones you might not know and why you shouldn't use them in the toilet?
Facts
about mobile phones you might not know and why you shouldn't use them in the
toilet?
We take our
mobile phones with us everywhere: from the bed to the toilet. There are many of
us who wake up in the morning and pick up our mobile phone first to find that
no call or message has been received during our sleep.
More than 90
percent of people in the world own or use mobile phones and many of us can't
imagine life without them.
Although the
health and mental effects of cell phone use are reviewed from time to time, the
risk of spreading germs and infections from your phone is less talked about.
We take our
mobile phones with us everywhere: from the bed to the toilet. There are many of
us who wake up in the morning and pick up our mobile phone first to find that
no call or message has been received during our sleep.
More than 90
percent of people in the world own or use mobile phones and many of us can't
imagine life without them.
Although the
health and mental effects of cell phone use are reviewed from time to time, the
risk of spreading germs and infections from your phone is less talked about.
Bacteria and
viruses are always present on human hands and most of the infections we get are
due to these viruses and bacteria entering the human body through the hands.
It's the
same with the phones we touch. Several investigations into the biological
colonization of mobile phones have revealed that they can be infected with many
different types of bacteria that can cause disease in humans.
They also
include bacteria called E. coli, which enter the human body and cause diarrhea.
These are bacteria that can infect human skin, cause tuberculosis and
diphtheria, and cause urinary tract infections.
Apart from
this, many bacteria are also found in the phone which can have negative effects
on human health. The research also found that many of the pathogens on phones
are often resistant to common drugs, meaning they cannot be controlled by
conventional drugs and require antibiotics. This is worrisome because these
bacteria can cause skin problems, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections,
which can be life-threatening.
Keep your
mobile phone clean:
The US Federal
Communications Commission recommends cleaning cell phones and other electronic
devices on a daily basis. Alcohol wipes or wipes that have been disinfected can
be used for this task. You should use wipes with at least 70% alcohol to kill
invisible bacteria and germs on mobile phone surfaces, especially touchscreens.
And the best part is that this cleaning needs to be done every day.
Never spray
disinfectants directly on your phone and never use bleach. Wash your hands
thoroughly after cleaning the mobile phone. Thinking about how you handle your
mobile phone can help prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for germs.
Keep your phone in your pocket or purse when you're not at home. Do not use the
phone excessively, but only when necessary. Touch your phone with clean hands
and preferably wash or disinfect your hands before touching the phone.
There are
other things you can do to protect your phone from becoming a virus hotspot. Do
not share your phone with others if you have an infection. If children are
allowed and used to playing with your phone, always give them a clean phone and
wash their hands after use. And make it a habit to put your phone away when not
in use.
Along
with phone charger cleaning habits should also be followed:
Research has
also revealed that even if you clean your phone with special antibacterial
cloths or antibacterial wipes or alcohol, these germs can reproduce, which
simply means that the surface of the phone is dirty. Cleaning should be a
regular process.
Mobile
phones contain plastic, which can not only become a breeding ground for various
viruses but can also transmit them. Such as the 'common cold' virus which can
survive for up to a week on hard plastic surfaces. Other viruses, such as
Covid-19, rotavirus (a highly contagious stomach disease that affects infants
and young children), influenza, and norovirus, can cause severe respiratory and
stomach infections.
That's why
the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined new guidelines
for cleaning and disinfecting mobile phones as well as door handles and ATM
machines after the coronavirus outbreak. Medical experts have expressed concern
over the transmission of the virus through mobile phones.
Don't shorten the life of a smartphone
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