Germiest vs. Cleanest Inside Dirt
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Vehicles in
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Tampa, Florida Tucson, Arizona
This is a great point to make with customers; that food spills do, in fact, grow bacteria and should be removed immediately to prevent bacteria from growing. As for the dashboard, the amount of bacteria has to do with the movement of air over the dashboard. Air is drawn in from the dashboard and bacteria may be affecting the dashboard as the air is drawn into the air circulation system. It might also have to do with the fact that it is the warmest spot in the automobile as sun shines directly on it most of the day.
Germiest vs. Cleanest 1. Food spills 2. Dashboard
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Types of Vehicles These results are obvious as Tampa has a hot, humid climate conducive to bacteria growth, whereas Tucson has a very hot, dry climate that tends to kill bacteria.
The bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus was found on the steering wheel more frequently than on any other area in the vehicle. This is logical since the steering wheel is in contact with the hands more than any other area. It was also determined the percentage of automobiles in which both Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA (Methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus) were found. MRSA was isolated from a car seat and steering wheel. MRSA was found in 2% of the vehicles tested. Staphylococcus aureus is found in the nose and skin of humans and can cause minor skin infections, impetigo, boils and abscesses, pneumonia, meningitis, and toxic shock syndrome (TSS) to name a few. MRSA is a bacterium responsible for infections that are extremely difficult to treat due to its resistance to large groups of antibiotics.
Germiest vs. Cleanest Vans & Suvs (especially those which carried children regularly)
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