SALT LAKE CITY — Global Handwashing Day is upon us, highlighting the importance of washing hands to avoid harmful germs that may linger on fingers.

October 15 was designated as Global Handwashing Day in 2008. Since then, Global Handwashing Day has been providing information to curious individuals regarding ways to improve their overall health and avoid a range of diseases spread through touch.

However, as the world grows increasingly reliant on cell phones , it can be easy to overlook one of the most common germ carriers.

According to an article published by Northwestern Medicine and a study published in medical journal “Germs” , the average cell phone carries 10 times the amount of germs as is located on most toilet seats.

Toilet seats are typically made of smooth, easy-to-c

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