Detox the discloth

1. DetoxTHE
DISHCLOTH
*Source: Dettol Hygiene Home Truths Swabbing Study 2014
UK dishcloths harbour some of
the highest levels of bacteria in
the world
25% of kitchen
dishcloths have
very high levels
of pseudomonas
SPP (an organism
linked to damp, dirty
conditions)
toilet flush handles are cleaner
than UK dishcloths with only
20% harbouring unsatisfactory
or worse levels of bacteria
60% of UK dishcloths are
contaminated with e. coli
70% of UK dishcloths have over
one billion bacteria per 100cm²
90%
90%
35%
25%
100%
‘Unsatisfactory
or worse’ levels
of bacteria
Ranking
2
3
4
5
HAZARDOUS HOTSPOTS
25%
no.1
hotspot
Kitchen dishcloth
Bathroom body sponge
Kitchen tap
Kitchen worktop
Mobile phone