New research reveals Britain is the dirtiest country in the developed world – despite two thirds of Brits claiming they are more aware of the importance of hygiene now than last year. The first-of-its-kind study, which swabbed 140 homes from seven countries across the globe, found that:
- A quarter of UK kitchen cloths harbour E. Coli – an indication of faecal contamination
- 15% of Brits’ kitchen sinks had E. Coli present
- Two thirds of baths and showers were satisfactorily clean – yet only 45% of sinks were cleaned to the same standard
(…) The Hygiene Council is an initiative bringing together leading global experts in the field of microbiology, virology, infectious diseases, immunology, and public health. The aim is to revisit current hygiene practices. (…)
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(…) Despite the public receiving more messages about hygiene than ever before, it is clear that there is still a gap between knowledge and practice. (…) Story also in: GMTV
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