Hotel rooms and germs

Where do you expect to find the highest concentrations of germs in hotel rooms?  You might be thinking the toilet and the sink and you would be almost right. 

A small study done at the University of Houston looked at the places with highest concentration of germs.  These researchers found that TV remotes and light switches had higher than expected germ populations.  They found that the “highest levels of contamination were found in the maid’s cleaning cart, specifically, on the mop and sponge.  That’s a problem because it means that bacteria are being carried from room to room, according to researchers.” 

What can one do to protect themselves from germs left behind?  I have begun to carry disinfecting disposable wipes (like Clorox or Lysol brand) and wipe down our hotel room surfaces—TV remote, door knobs, light switches, etc.  It only takes a couple minutes and makes me feel safer from germs.  More information about the research can be found at FOX News:  Hotel Room’s germiest spots:  TV remotes and light switches, study says.  http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/18/hotel-rooms-germiest-spots-tv-remotes-and-light-switches-study-finds/