Leather bags are more likely to harbor bacteria

A survey in the UK shows that on average, 1 / 5 of backpacks contain harmful bacteria that can cause diseases , and leather bags are easier to hide bacteria than other materials. Because leather can provide a favorable environment for the growth of most bacteria, and people will neglect to clean it in time.

Try to think about it. The backpack is in close contact with the ground, desktop, tables and chairs. Can it not be dirty? There are many “gullies” on the surface of the leather bag, so it is easy to accumulate dust and bacteria, which will also increase the probability of infection. On average, 1 / 5 of backpacks contain harmful bacteria that can cause diseases, and leather bags are easier to hide bacteria than other materials. Because leather can provide a favorable environment for the growth of most bacteria, and people will neglect to clean it in time.

How to clean the bag correctly? Select a special leather cleaner, which can not only decontaminate and sterilize, but also make the leather surface more shiny; Where it is difficult to clean, you can wipe it gently with rubber first; When cleaning the inside of the backpack, turn it out, brush the dirt in the gap with a brush, and then wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in detergent; The backpack and its contents can be cleaned weekly with disinfectant wipes; Remember to wash hands in time after touching the backpack; It should be noted that articles that are easy to fall off and liquids that are easy to leak should be packed tightly before being put into the bag.

In fact, it’s not just leather bags, women’s wallets also need to be cleaned regularly . Researchers at mauricius University in Africa tested 145 wallets, 80 of which belonged to women and 65 to men. The results show that more than 95% of wallets are contaminated with bacteria, and half of them have more than one type of bacteria detected. Spherical bacteria are the most common in men’s wallets, while staphylococcus is the most common in women’s wallets. Although the bacteria in women’s wallets grow faster, the bacteria content in men’s wallets is higher.

So, give these seemingly clean bags a bath regularly.