A United Kingdom survey found most people bring their phone into the bathroom with them…but you might want to rethink scrolling on the toilet, especially if you eat with your phone nearby.

We touch our phones an estimated hundreds of times a day, and our hands pick up bacteria and viruses all the time. Multiple studies have shown that phones can be contaminated with E. coli, Staphylococcus, and pathogens that cause tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, meningitis, and even strep.

Some of these diseases can stay on your phone for days or even a week.

The FCC recommends daily sanitation of your phone using alcohol-based wipes or sprays. Avoid using bleach, and wash your hands after cleaning! (Study Finds)

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