1. Lavatory Door Latches
When we’ve finished our private business in the airplane toilet, it’s time to flush, thoroughly wash our hands, and go back to our germ-ridden aisle seat. That’s right! The dirtiest spots on a plane are lavatory door latches.
Washing our hands in those small toilets isn’t as easy as it first sounds, as the sink’s automatic water shut-off forces toilet-goers into a “that’ll do” moment. Not to mention that the minuscule size of the sink itself makes it difficult for large-handed folks to fit their entire fists under the tap.
This being said, with half-clean hands, people touch the latch to exit the lavatory. Even if you make a conscious effort to wash your hands, the majority of other passengers before you didn’t. Yuck!
You may also want to read 6 Disgusting Hygiene Facts About YOUR Hotel Rooms.
