Even tea can no longer be sipped in peace. According to new research, the tea bags we use to make the well-known office drink can contain up to 17 times more germs than a toilet bowl!
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Even tea can no longer be sipped in peace. According to new research the tea bags that we use to prepare the well-known office drink can contain up to 17 times more germs than a toilet bowl!
Drinking a cup of tea relaxes us and warms us up but from today, following the results of a new research, we will look at it with a bit of suspicion. The results obtained from an investigation conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene on the bacteria present on some kitchen utensils and appliances are indeed quite disturbing.
According to the data obtained by the scientists, the average bacterial content of a tea bag in an office is 3.755, while that of a toilet seat reaches 220. So if we think that toilets in the workplace are the thing dirtier to pay particular attention to it seems that we should change our minds. On the other hand, the unsuspected tea bags are much more loaded with bacteria and microorganisms.
Kitchen accessories and tools also have a very high bacterial presence among these, the study reports:
- Sachet holder box - 3785
- Kettle handle - 2483
- Used mug - 1746
- Refrigerator door handle - 1592
- Sugar container - 1406
- Kitchen tap - 1331
- Washing / drying area - 1234
- Hot water tap - 1160
- Kitchen top - 948
- Cutlery drawer handle - 754
How come all these germs on tea bags and other items? The answer is simple: According to a survey of 1.000 employees, it was found that 80% of people who work in an office do not wash their hands before preparing drinks for themselves or their colleagues.
In short, many people take for granted the importance of hand hygiene after using the bathroom but do not consider it as useful to wash them before and after preparing food or drinks, thus underestimating the risk of bacterial contamination.
Dr. Peter Barratt of Initial Washroom Hygiene recalls the importance that hygiene should also have in offices and common areas where tea and other drinks are cooked or prepared. As he stated:
"If you stop and think about the number of different hands touching things like the kettle handle, the tea bag lid, the cups and so on, the potential for cross contamination is really high"
On the germs and bacteria present on everyday objects, you may also be interested in:
- GERMS AND BACTERIA: HERE ARE THE WORST POINTS OF THE HOUSE WHERE THEY HIDE
- USED KITCHEN SPONGE, CONTAINS THE SAME NUMBER OF BACTERIA AS THE FECA
So what is it suggested to do? A good tip is to use antibacterial wipes on kitchen surfaces and periodically and carefully clean cups, glasses and plates. Obviously discounted the fact of always wash your hands!
