Research suggests that computer keyboards harbor more germs on average than toilet seats. Why? It’s likely because keyboards often have multiple users between cleanings. Past studies found that keyboards used by more than one student had far more bacteria growth than those with just a single user. Keyboards can be key germ transfer points because just one sick child coughing, wiping a runny nose, or sneezing onto the keys can leave behind a minefield of potential bacteria and viruses. Many of these same germs can live on the keyboard surface for around three days. A student’s best bet? Simply wipe down the computer work area and keyboards with a disinfecting wipe to reduce bacteria and viruses significantly.
