Have a Seat - You Should Be Fine

Many people are afraid of germs, particularly in public restrooms. Now, this topic might seem somewhat gross but you know it's true. If you HAVE to go, and you know what I'm talking about, a public restroom might be your only option. Most people probably look at the toilet in slow-motion and imagine what the hell they're going to catch if they sit down on it. Anyway, according to one study, the toilet seat is the cleanest location in the entire bathroom, holding only about 49 bacteria per square inch. To give you a point of reference, an office telephone has about 25,000 per square inch. The sinks and the levers at the sink is actually the dirtiest of them all, so use a paper towel as much as you can when closing up your zipper and making your way to the exit door, including ON the exit door. Wash your hands frequently, keep an anti-bacterial at your desk, whatever. Good luck and happy germ busting.