We think about spring as time for "deep" cleaning -- and it's also the time for a wardrobe change.
Our winter handbags are swapped out for lighter purses but many women don't realize just how germy our handbags are. We put food in them, toss in used tissues and carry our cell phone which has been in and out of our hands constantly, even in the bathroom -- yuck!!
Our purses can turn into a bottomless pit with bacteria other ridden items like: money, makeup, skincare, hair products and clothes. Your hands touch about 300 surfaces every 30 minutes, which means there is a lot of bacteria that is traveling with you.
Research finds that your handbag may be contaminated with a lot of bacteria, even MORE than the average toilet seat, according to a new study from Initial Washroom Hygiene, a hygiene and washroom services company in the U.K.
Listen to my segment on HER Radio to hear some ways I de-germ my handbag! http://radiomd.com/show/her-radio
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How is your purse affecting your overall health?
How do you keep your purses clean?
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Who would have thought? Great article and great tips on HER Radio. Thanks EmpowHER. You are such a great site for women!!
March 27, 2014 - 4:37pmThis Comment
Hello Donna,
I remember my surprise when I first heard about the number of germs that can harbor on a handbag. The story was reported on the evening news a while back. I had always been very careful about what I put in my handbag and where I placed my handbag.
Thank you for sharing your recommendations with the EmpowHER community.
Regards,
March 13, 2014 - 4:05pmMaryann
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