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What percentage of the world owns or uses a mobile phone?
What percentage of the world owns or uses a mobile phone?
What is a major reason why mobile phones are dirtier than toilet seats?
What is a major reason why mobile phones are dirtier than toilet seats?
How many times a day do people typically touch their phones?
How many times a day do people typically touch their phones?
Why are people less likely to wash their hands after touching their phones?
Why are people less likely to wash their hands after touching their phones?
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What is a common activity that can transfer microbes onto our phones?
What is a common activity that can transfer microbes onto our phones?
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What is a common way that bacteria and viruses are acquired?
What is a common way that bacteria and viruses are acquired?
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What type of bacteria has been found on phones and can cause tuberculosis and diphtheria?
What type of bacteria has been found on phones and can cause tuberculosis and diphtheria?
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Why is it important to regularly clean your phone with antibacterial wipes or alcohol?
Why is it important to regularly clean your phone with antibacterial wipes or alcohol?
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How long can viruses like the common cold virus survive on hard plastic surfaces?
How long can viruses like the common cold virus survive on hard plastic surfaces?
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What is the recommended percentage of alcohol in wipes or sprays to effectively disinfect phone casings and touch screens?
What is the recommended percentage of alcohol in wipes or sprays to effectively disinfect phone casings and touch screens?
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What are the potential consequences of having antibiotic-resistant bacteria on mobile phones?
What are the potential consequences of having antibiotic-resistant bacteria on mobile phones?
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What are some common viruses that can persist in an infectable form on mobile phones for several days?
What are some common viruses that can persist in an infectable form on mobile phones for several days?
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Why is it important to avoid spraying sanitizers directly onto the phone and keep liquids away from connection points or other phone openings?
Why is it important to avoid spraying sanitizers directly onto the phone and keep liquids away from connection points or other phone openings?
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What is a recommended habit to avoid your phone becoming colonized with germs?
What is a recommended habit to avoid your phone becoming colonized with germs?
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What is a recommended additional step to take when cleaning your phone to prevent the spread of microbes?
What is a recommended additional step to take when cleaning your phone to prevent the spread of microbes?
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