Research
revealed that the dirtiest item in the average handbag is hand cream bottles, hand
cream was found to carry more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
Lipstick
and mascara packets were found to be little better.
The
tests, carried out by Initial Washroom Hygiene, also revealed that leather
handbags are the most bacteria-riddled as the spongy texture provides the
perfect conditions for bacteria to grow and spread.
The
researchers suggest that women should regularly clean their hands and bags with
antibacterial wipes or gel to prevent cross-contamination.
Handbags come into regular contact with our hands and a variety of surfaces, so the risk of transferring different germs onto them is very high, especially as bags are rarely cleaned.



































