- Airplane Tray table – 2,155 CFU/sq. in.
- Airport Drinking fountain buttons – 1,240 CFU/sq. in.
- Airplane Overhead air vent – 285 CFU/sq. in.
- Airplane Lavatory flush button – 265 CFU/sq. in.
- Airplane Seatbelt buckle – 230 CFU/sq. in.
- Airport Bathroom stall locks – 70 CFU/sq. in.
What is the dirtiest place on the airplane?
- September 11, 2015
- Author & Photographer: Teri Didjurgis
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Airplane Tips
What do you think is the dirtiest place on an airplane? The natural inclination is something in that bathroom, but you would be surprised!
When I started traveling 75% of my week on long haul international flights during my corporate career, my immune system quickly took a hit. I was increasingly getting sick right after flights both to my work meetings and also back home for the weekends. Leave it to my Mom to suggest taking some Lysol Wipes to wipe down my seat area before flight.
Magic – the colds and flus were much less frequent.
So it was no surprise to me when a new study by TravelMath came out testing airport and airplane surfaces for bacteria. The results are in and here are the ranking of the dirtiest places and surfaces on airplanes and at airports:
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Teri Didjurgis
Teri Didjurgis is a full-time traveler for over nine years visiting all 50 US States & 70+ countries. After 15+ years working in corporate America, she took the leap & started her own location independent businesses. She now explores the world looking for luxury escapes, historic destinations and ways to connect with communities on her travels through local traditions & cultural experiences. Welcome to her re-imagined American Dream: an inspired lifestyle with "Blue Sky" possibilities.