Shocking new research has revealed that watches can be up to
eight times more dirty than a toilet,
with a quarter of Brits never having cleaned their time piece.
Tic Watches swabbed ten different types of watches, testing
for aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould to find out how much of a hotspot they
are for germs.
The research found that each watch had a worrying amount of
bacteria, yeast, and mould, with watches scoring an average of three times
dirtier than a toilet seat.
The worst culprit was a fitness watch, with the Fitbit
testing a staggering eight times dirtier than a toilet seat and flush handle,
whilst the plastic and leather watches were dirtier than the metal ones.
Surprisingly the least dirty was a man's watch with a
leather strap, which was found to be 3.3 times dirtier than a toilet seat.
Meanwhile a staggering 24 per cent of us confessed to never
cleaning our watch, while one in five clean their watch less than every six
months.
Commenting on the research, Daniel Richmond, Managing
Director of Tic Watches, says: 'Whether you wear a watch every day, or just
during working hours, one thing is for certain, we don't clean them as much as
we wash our hands.
'Unfortunately, not all watches are waterproof, so avoiding
any contact with water when we're wearing them could be the main reason for a
build-up of bacteria.
'For those who wear a watch every day, we recommend giving
it a good clean at least once a month.
'If you think your watch is due a clean, take a look at our
tips to see how to do it yourself or you can even take it to a specialist shop
for a professional clean.
'Not only will this keep your watch looking as good as new,
but it will keep unsafe bacteria at bay.'
How to clean your watch (once a month)
1. Remove the watch from its bands
Some will come off by pressing a button to detach their
bracelet from the watch head, whilst others will need a screwdriver to release
the bracelet from the watch head.
If you can't, be careful not to get the watch wet as you it
could cause permanent damage.
2. Get a bowl in soapy water
Get a bowl full of water and add a splash of mild washing up
liquid (if you have a stainless steel or plastic watch).
If you have a leather watch, opt for a small amount of white
vinegar in the water instead.
3. Soak the bands
Put the watchbands in the liquid and soak them.
Depending on how dirty the watch is, you may want to leave
it for a few hours, or if it looks generally clean, 30 minutes will do the job.
(Daily Mail)
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