A study by Money Supermarket reveals that car keys are a surprising source of bacteria, harboring almost four times more germs than mobile phones and computer keyboards. Despite this, many drivers neglect cleaning their car keys, with a third of respondents admitting they've never sanitized them. In a survey of 2,000 UK motorists, car keys averaged 241 bacteria, far exceeding the 66 and 68 found on phone screens and computer keyboards, respectively. This research emphasizes the need for better hygiene practices for daily essentials, as car keys often come into contact with various contaminated surfaces.
Experts at Money Supermarket reveal car keys contain almost four times more bacteria than mobile phones and computer keyboards, yet many drivers never clean them.
Despite common cleaning tasks, car keys are often overlooked and handled multiple times a day without proper sanitation, highlighting a significant hygiene gap.
A third of drivers have never cleaned their car keys, although a quarter have owned them for over five years, letting germs thrive.
The researchers conducted a survey and lab analysis, revealing car keys harbor a staggering 241 bacteria on average, raising concerns about cleanliness.
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