Smartphones 📱 as the “mosquito 🦟 of the digital 📀 age.” Why? “Keep your device clean, stay healthy.”

Are Smartphones 📱 Dirtier Than Toilet 🚽 Seats? The Shocking Truth About Your Device

Why Your Smartphone 📲 Could Be a Breeding Ground for Germs 🦠 and How to Keep It Clean 🧼?

“When was the last time you cleaned your smartphone?”

If you can’t remember, you might want to rethink your habits.

According to Dr. Hugh Hayden, an infection control specialist, your smartphone may harbor up to ten times more germs than a toilet seat. Let that sink in.

The Mosquito of the Digital Age

In a recent interview with Yahoo Life UK, Dr. Hayden described smartphones as the “mosquito of the digital age.” Why? Because they are ubiquitous and can carry infectious diseases, just like the notorious insect. Touchscreens, in particular, are hotspots for germs. A single tap, swipe, or scroll can leave behind traces of bacteria, which…