Study shows percentages of everyday objects covered in germs

From KOB-TV.com - It is that time of year for sniffles and sneezes and as you go about your day, you may be coming into contact with germs a lot more than you realize. A recent study conducted by Kleenex paints a nasty picture. The study says 40 percent of parking meters have germs caked on them and 71 percent of the gas pumps turned up with germs as well. Researchers found 35 percent of crosswalk buttons have germs on them and a whopping 68 percent of mailbox handles that were swabbed came back dirty. "I think about germs, especially handles. After I wash my hands, I take a paper towel and put it on the handle," said Albuquerque visitor Paul Primeau. Galia Rodriguez is a self-proclaimed germaphobe. "Constantly wash my hands, 15 seconds, constantly, constantly, constantly," Rodriguez said. And at the end of the day when all you want is that candy bar, don't dare touch the vending machine buttons. Researchers found germs on 35 percent of them. Read more

Study shows percentages of everyday objects covered in germs