Shocking: Car steering wheel is dirtier than toilet
A study shows that more than 700 strains of bacteria live in cars, the steering wheel that drivers come into contact with every day can be dirtier than a toilet seat.
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According to a survey by the siteCarRentals.com,Most careful and clean car owners take care of their cars and clean them regularly. However, there are also people who have never picked up a towel to wipe the inside of their car in their entire life.
CarRentals.comsurveyed 1,000 drivers to see how often they clean their car interiors. The results showed that 32% of drivers only clean their cars once a year, while 12% said they never clean their cars. So what impact does this have?CarRentals.comIt turns out your car can be a lot dirtier and more unsanitary than you think.
On average, there are about 700 strains of bacteria living in a car. That means if you eat in your car, the health risks are very high. If food is scattered in the car and the car is parked in the sun, bacteria can grow and multiply very quickly.
CarRentals.comThey even calculated the amount of bacteria per square centimeter in the car. The results may shock many people. Accordingly, each square centimeter on the steering wheel has up to 629 strains of bacteria, 6 times dirtier than a phone screen, 4 times dirtier than a public toilet seat and 2 times dirtier than an elevator button.
Even with regular cleaning, your steering wheel will still be dirty if it comes into contact with public objects. Gas pumps are 11,815 times dirtier than public toilet seats, so every time you pump your own gas, you’re introducing a ton of bacteria into your car. These numbers are for personal use; rental cars are much dirtier.
To keep the car clean,CarRentals.comIt is recommended that car owners regularly clean the interior surfaces, change the air filter, vacuum the interior and clean the floor mats. In addition, car keys also need to be cleaned regularly.