CANNOCK, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TV remote control heads the list of the five items in the home that are most in need of cleaning – according to new research by Microban.
The global leader in antibacterial solutions has unveiled their research as part of the launch of a new web site – TheCleanerHome.com – which highlights more than 90 unclean hotspots in the typical home.
The other items in the list are your toothbrush holder, kitchen sponges, bath towels, pet toys and pet bowls.
Robb Gunn, managing director at Microban, said: “These are the objects in your house that most badly need cleaning properly. The TV remote is singled out because its controls are susceptible to harbouring rhinovirus microbes, which cause colds.
“Similarly, your kitchen sponge is one of the worst germ magnets in your home. Containing around 10 million bacteria per square inch, a typical kitchen sponge is actually 200,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat.”
TheCleanerHome.com provides consumers with tips on how to clean hotspots, focusing especially on the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, laundry room and living room. It also contains information on where to buy products featuring antibacterial solutions.
Gunn said: “TheCleanerhome.com provides consumers with easy to understand solutions for keeping their homes cleaner and safer for their families. Our experts, weekly bloggers and brand partners will provide regular information on how to help create and maintain a cleaner home environment.”
The site will feature input from Microban partners including Panaria, Whirlpool, Building Adhesives Ltd, Dunlop, Cosentino, EGL Homecare and Bentley Brushware; and weekly blog posts on cleaning tips and short cuts around the home. Also, look out for the quizzes on TheCleanerHome Facebook page.
About Microban®
Microban International, Ltd. is a global technology and marketing company dedicated to enhancing high quality consumer, industrial and medical products with branded built-in protection from microbes. The Microban® brand is an important consumer Trustmark for effective and long lasting antimicrobial product protection. Microban International licenses the Microban® global brand name, sells custom-engineered compounds, and provides a range of services, including regulatory and marketing support. Microban International is headquartered in North Carolina with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Microban, please visit microban.com.
