It's not just about COVID—you don't want to skip this hygiene step.
Of course, the study found other areas of the plane loaded with bacteria, too. The overhead vents and seatbelt buckles were found to have 285 CFU and 230 CFU per square inch, respectively. Travelmath says the findings also show which areas crews are most likely to focus on cleaning and sanitizing in the sometimes brief time between flights, including spaces you'd expect to be dirty—including bathrooms.
Because of this, Ferguson says it can never hurt to bring along your own cleaning supplies—especially since the type of flight you're taking might provide a clue as to ."If you're flying short-haul, definitely bring antibac wipes or sanitizer," one flight attendant said on Reddit, according to."A lot of airlines will have the crew 'turnaround' the plane, meaning they pick up your rubbish, fold your seatbelt over, file your magazines in the seat pocket, and then welcome new passengers."EugeneEdge/Shutterstock
And it's not just the seatback that you may have to worry about when you buckle in for a flight. According to Ferguson, while windows provide plenty of views as well as a potential pillow, they also happen toof passengers who sit by them."I see plenty of people carry Lysol wipes with them that will wipe the area around their seat. If there was a backlight and they could light up a plane with all the germs, I think it would petrify everybody," Ferguson told.
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