5 seats on the plane, to which it is better not to touch

What it seemed to be a safe, covered with mold, staphylococcus and other bacteria.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for their program Marketplace examined more than 100 samples taken in the salons of the aircraft on 18 flights of three carriers. Samples were taken from the seats, folding tables, headrests, handles toilets and pockets on the backs of chairs. These are the surface, which we inevitably touch on during each flight.

What exactly, scientists have found

Microbiologist Keith Warriner (Keith Warriner) soughtMarketplace's airline test methodology in samples of yeast, mold, E. coli and other pathogens. The results were not the most pleasant.

Yeast and mold were found in most salons. This means that the surface of the wash either poorly or rarely.

E. coli causes diarrhea, nausea and pain in the abdomen, was found in the pockets of seats and headrests. And she came back with the feces.

According to the flight attendants, the people left in the pockets of not only smartphones and sandwiches, but use diapers, tampons, condoms and bags of vomit.

Also, in the salons were found staphylococcus, including folding tables.

Even in the sealed in cellophane blankets of one of the air carriers found yeasts, molds and bacteria.

What is the ranking of the most dangerous places

1. Headrest. It found most of bacteria, including E. coli.
2. Pocket on the back of the chair took second place in the number of pathogenic microorganisms. E. coli alongside a bunch of mold.
3. The handle of the door to the toilet - the third highest number of aerobic bacteria. Also showed hemolytic, which include staph.
4. Folding table was full of mold and hemolytic.
5. Safety belt. There were fewer total aerobic bacteria. Mold and yeasts present on the third sample.

Why planes are dirty

There are several reasons. Firstly, the flight attendants do not have time to properly disinfect the surface. For cleaning between flights removed is less than 15 minutes.

Secondly, on board the aircraft can not carry many cleaning products. Therefore, often have to be content with a simple swipe and water.

In addition, surfactants are usually cleaned. The main thing - to create the appearance of cleanliness.

How not to get sick

1. Do not put food on the uncompressed folding table.
2. wipe the table antibacterial wipes or covers a small tablecloth.
3. Bring a soft cloth or inflatable pillowTo avoid direct contact with the headrest.
4. Phone, headphones and other stuff brought by first fold in with a package, and only then - in the seat pocket.
5. Disinfect hands after going to the toilet.
6. In order not to aggravate the situation, do not leave the garbage in their pockets or under the seat. Clean the table after a meal.
7. If you freezes, take your plaid in the aircraft cabin. Not useful - fold in the compartment for carry-on luggage.
8. Wash clothing after each flight.