00:00Do you take your phone to bed?
00:01Well, hold on!
00:02You might want to rethink that.
00:04Researchers are now warning that using your phone in bed
00:07could be more hazardous than you think,
00:09and it's not just about your sleep.
00:11Did you know your phone could be dirtier than a toilet seat?
00:14A recent study found that phones are loaded with bacteria,
00:17some even found in cockroach droppings.
00:20One of the worst offenders?
00:22A bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
00:25which can cause skin rashes, pneumonia,
00:27and even sepsis in rare cases.
00:29That's right.
00:3050 million Brits take their phones to bed,
00:33and that cozy, warm environment
00:34could be encouraging these bacteria to multiply.
00:37And it's not just your phone.
00:39Smartwatches are crawling with germs, too.
00:42But don't panic.
00:43The good news is that cleaning your tech is easy.
00:46Just wipe it down with an antibacterial wipe,
00:49and boom!
00:50You're reducing the risk of infection.
00:53Apple recommends using a 70% alcohol wipe for best results.
00:57So before you cozy up for a good night's rest,
01:00remember to give your phone a quick clean.
01:02Your health will thank you.
01:04Stay safe.
01:05Clean your phone.
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