By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Airplanes are one of the most commonly used modes of transportation today, and the lavatory is generally considered one of the less clean areas. However, because it’s used frequently, it’s actually one of the spots that cleaning staff focus on sanitizing the most. There are also other small areas that travelers tend to overlook. English-language media once conducted an experiment on the cabin environment and found that these five spots are actually the real bacterial hotspots.
Five bacterial hotspots in the cabin:
1. Tray tables
Frequently used airplane tray tables had the highest bacteria count in the experiment. (Image source / Getty Images)
Frequently used airplane tray tables are often overlooked by cleaning staff, so it’s best to wipe them down before use, and never eat food that has fallen on them.
2. Air vents
Air vents harbor quite a bit of bacteria. (Image source / wikimedia)
Air vents, being convergence points for airflow, actually harbor a significant amount of bacteria.
3. Flush button
The toilet flush button also has a high bacteria count. (Image source / slice)
The toilet flush button also has a high bacteria count, so remember to clean your hands with sanitizer after using it.
4. Seatbelt buckle
Seatbelt buckles are rarely cleaned or replaced. (Image source / dek-d)
Seatbelt buckles, which are touched by many passengers, are actually rarely cleaned or replaced.
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