Learn about the dirtiest places on the plane

Written By مثنى حزيّن on 2017/12/19

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

ArabiaWeather - Many of us prefer to travel by plane because of the advantages it offers such as shortening time and distances, and sometimes also money, and a recent study concluded that this means of transportation is also a fertile breeding ground for germs and in unimaginable places.

The study advised not to eat foodstuffs that come into contact with the plane's folding table. In this regard, a recent study concluded that the folding table is the dirtiest place on the plane, at a rate of 2155 bacterial units per square inch, according to what was indicated by the German "Focus" website, quoting A study issued by the "Suodo" website for airline reservations and tickets.

The study indicated that the second dirtiest place on the plane is the water suction arm in the toilet (siphon), along with the plane toilet seat, with a germ rate of up to 265 bacterial units per square inch. The toilet and another to close it. In contrast, the germs on a home toilet seat are about 172 germ units per square inch.

The study also indicated that the seat belt comes in third place as the dirtiest place on the plane, at a rate of 230 bacterial units per square inch, adding that the structure of the seat belt fabric makes it ideal for absorbing bacteria and other germs, noting in this regard that “whoever travels on the plane, must After tying the belt, he must purify his hands.”

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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