Today on Cityline, lifestyle experts Shoana Jensen and Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault ventured around the city swabbing remotes, ATM machines and public bathrooms for germs. The results might not be what you expect…
However, the city of Toronto’s grimy surfaces weren’t the only items in the hot seat. Our audience members had their wallets, phones and purses swabbed for bacteria—Tracy Moore even tested her cell phone! Check out all of the results below:
Germ Squad Legend:
0-300 – Clean Area
300-1000 – Caution
1000+ – Danger Zone
1. Atm Machine: 871
2. Computer Keyboard: 3759
3. Dog Toy: 679
4. Lunch Box: 2049
5. Cutting Board: 2451
6. Public Subway Railing: 188
7. Hotel Remote Control: 202
8. Washcloth: 4411
9. Fridge at Work: 5388
10. Public Toilet: 1538
11. Kitchen Sponge: 3042
12. Shopping Cart Handle: 112
13. Tracy’s Phone: 124