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by Answer me on February 14th, 2008
The sinks have the most bacteria, because people wash them off there and it is a moist area in which bacteria can survive for longer periods of time.
by Littlebirrd on February 14th, 2008
I would have guessed the doorknob.
by Anonymous on February 14th, 2008
we did this in my school a while ago and the places with the most bacteris were the coin slots in the vending machines and the stair banister. Also the computer keyboard was pretty disgusting.
by Anonymous on April 24th, 2008
In my class it was the handle to the paper towel dispenser! Yuck!
by Jack wears love COAT on February 15th, 2008
The carpet outside the doorstep?
by BigDaddyBS on February 14th, 2008
Saw the answer, but was going to guess soap dish/dispenser handle...
by Brian on February 14th, 2008
Even though I saw the answer I'm still gonna guess the toilet bowl just above the water line. :P
by Siddharma on February 14th, 2008
When I was an undergrad, we did a very similar test... we checked different surfaces in the building, but did not stick to the bathroom. It was an extra credit assignment, so I don't think anyone put too much thought into what to test.
We found that water fountains had the highest counts, followed by doors. The hall floors were surprisingly clean... better than the chalkboard, actually.
by Audiotron on February 14th, 2008
Nope, but I wish you would tell me!
by Kitt-tastrophy on February 14th, 2008
Either the sink knobs or the door handles?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on February 14th, 2008
Doorknob? Faucet?
by Abdullah on December 1st, 2009
I think it's the door "Knob" and the counter !
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by STARKISSER on November 25th, 2009
it would be the doorknobs. and i took samples from the lift buttons in the school too. very dirty indeed!
by SusieQ on October 7th, 2009
door handle
by daisy3 on September 27th, 2009
it is true the sink and im sure the floor by the sink and the trash can but i dont think yall put your hands in it.
by Wind in the Willow on December 1st, 2009
Wherever the dirty hands get the action.
by quack is whack on December 1st, 2009
Probably the sink - bacteria tend to thrive on wet surfaces.
by nucleotideboy on December 1st, 2009
Soap.
by jrbowler on December 1st, 2009
Probably the hands of whoever was in it at the time.
by Anonymous on December 1st, 2009
The sink.
by Anonymous on April 26th, 2009
thanks for telling, thanks to hand dryers....
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You're reading When I was in undergrad Biology, we did a lab where we tested all the surfaces of the public restroom to find the one covered with the most bacteria. Any guesses as to which surface it was?
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So close...the paper towel dispenser handle had the most from our tests :)
by Cyndi Ninja on February 14th, 2008
No, No your wrong I have the proof. Re-evaluate and get back with me before I downgrade your points! Just kidding. :> Hope your day is good today. Sorry I beat you last night. I forgot about an early morning appointment I had today and now I am sleepy.
by Answer me on February 14th, 2008
lol, it was fun...you beat me fair and square :) I hope you are able to take a nap today, or at least load up on some coffee :)
by Cyndi Ninja on February 14th, 2008
Drinking it now. Do you have a camera or something watching me? :>
by Answer me on February 14th, 2008