October 15th, 2010

Ewwwww… Your Phone Is Dirtier Than A Toilet Flush Handle

According to a study by Stanford University students, your phone is covered with 18 times more germs than a toilet handle which means, in short, anyone who touches your phone will get your disgusting, disgusting germs. The study, published in July, found that:

“If you put virus on a surface, like an iPhone, about 30 percent of it will get on your fingertips,” Julian said. In turn, “a fair amount… → Read More

March 15th, 2008

IOGEAR fined for germ-free claims

Bloops! The EPA has fined IOGEAR $208,000 for claiming their mice controlled germs. Their crime? “Unsubstantiated public health claims regarding unregistered products, and their ability to control germs and pathogens.” So that’s why I got all those cold sores! IOGEAR Fined $208,000 By EPA For Germ-Free Mice Claims → Read More

August 14th, 2007

iStraw: For the Mysophobe In All Of Us

I have slight case of mysophobia, but I’m not some OCD freak about everything. That would be a terrible lifestyle to lead and I understand that some people can’t help it, but this is beyond my comprehension. I can understand the need for an iStraw when you’re traveling the globe, but anyone carrying this around on a normal basis has some major issues. The iStraw is a lightweight… → Read More