Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Five Places Full of Germs in the Shopping Center


Shopping center or mall is not completely sterile of bacteria. Various viruses such as influenza virus and E. coli bacteria brought by visitors to the mall and attached in various corners of the shopping center. Great potential to spread disease to you is that you visit different places enables contains viruses and bacteria. Especially for crowded places just like malls and shopping centers.


1. Bathroom and sink.

It's no secret if the bathroom is a hotbed of disease. But, do you know if the sink used to wash or wash your hands turns out to be the most germs.

The experts said the bacteria E. coli lodged on the water faucet. This is due to many people touch the water tap before and after using the toilet. The sink area is damp, so the bacteria can survive there.

Therefore, it is advisable to wash your hands after using public restrooms. Use foam soap for 20 seconds rinses your hands thoroughly.


2. Dining table in the food court.

If you look at the clearance table with a cloth by pushing all the dirt down, the table does not necessarily free of germs. Actually it's only made of harmful bacteria such as E. coli spread.

To protect yourself, you can use the disinfectant wipes before using a table or chair. Look for wipes that contain alcohol to ensure the bacteria also killed.


3. Escalator handles.

Be careful with the handle of the escalator, because it found the remains of urine, mucous feces, blood and E.coli virus attached to the handle of the escalator. Where there is mucus, then you will find a flu virus contained therein.

The bacteria were embedded in the handle of the escalator that caused by the person coughs or flu and then wiped it with his hand. They then held the arm of the escalator.

Therefore, protect yourself by not holding escalator arm. If forced to hold, use wipes or spray cleaners on your hands.


4. Keypad on the ATM machine.

After testing the 38 ATMs in downtown Taipei, Chinese researchers found each key contains 1200 bacteria. Including the germs that stimulate microbes such as influenza virus and E. coli.

And the worst part is on the enter button. The reason, almost all ATM users would touch it.

Therefore, protect yourself by pressing the button quickly. And avoid using nails at your fingertips when you press the button. Afterwards be sure to wash hands after using the ATM.


5. Toy store and play areas.

As a public place visited by many people, play areas and toy store, of course, become a place the spread of germs. Many kids licking the toys, rubbing to their faces, and their head. All these activities can leave the number of germs on toys.

Parents need to protect your children or yourself by buying a toy in a sealed box. Before giving toys to children, first wash toys with soap or alcohol.


However, germ-filled location is not limited to the five places that have been described. Because, there are many more places in the mall or shopping center is full of germs. But the key is that everyone pays more attention to cleanliness. Be sure to always wash hands thoroughly immediately after using a variety of public goods.


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