Computer Viruses of the Real Kind
Did you know that your computer can be harboring viruses that are harmful to your health? Even the usual computer virus (that makes your system crash) can make you feel sick!, but this is about the kind that can really make you sick. According to a study by the University of Arizona, desks often have 400 times more germs than a toilet seat. The biggest offenders are telephones, with 25,127 microbes per square inch; keyboards, with 3,295; and computer mice, with 1,676. Without cleaning, a small area on your desk or phone can be harboring millions of bacteria that can cause illness.
OK, this is pretty convincing motivation to clean, even for a non-cleaning freak like me. Using a non-toxic disinfectant makes it easier on the eyes, nose, and lungs. You can read more about the study at BBC News.
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