Bloggers Filth Extends Past Nasty Thoughts

Last year at about this time, my keyboard wrote me a letter.

I listened. And have since changed my desk cleaning habits. Many of you, however, never got the memo.

A small study conducted by a British micorbiologist confirmed something we’ve all known – but likely ignored:

KEYBOARDS ARE FILTHY!

In some cases, really filthy, containing five times the level of harmful bacteria (E. coli, staph, oh my!) as a toilet.

So let’s all come clean: When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard?

See Also
"Airline Scam Lure"

Your silence will speak volumes! So if you haven’t given your QWERTY the canned air and Lysol treatment, what are you waiting for? Show the keys some love!

Read more at ABC News.

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Andrew G.R.

Andrew G.R. is the owner of Jobacle, a career advice and employment news blog and podcast designed to make work better. Follow him on Twitter.

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