TV remotes may be dirtier than toilets

Remotes are thought to hold 15 times more bacteria than toilets.

Experts believe this is the case because multiple people are handling the device - with the possibility that some may be touching TV remotes without washing their hands after going to the toilet.
Because of this, boffins recommend people to clean their TV remotes with disinfectant "once a week".

Markus Linblad, from nicotine pouches retailer Northerner, is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: "TV remotes should be wiped down once a week with disinfectant, and more frequently if anyone has been ill in the household."

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