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"Toilet" paper for smartphones

Toilet paper for your smartphone

You've probably heard that your smartphone is a breeding ground for bacteria and that it's even dirtier than a toilet bowl. Therefore, the idea of "toilet" paper for a smartphone is far from wrong. Of course, the quirk comes from Japan. You come across an unusual sight at Tokyo's Narita Airport, where in addition to the classic toilet paper holder, a mini holder and mini toilet paper await you in the toilet cubicle, which is not intended for gnomes or mice, but for your smartphone screen.

At the Tokyo airport Narita an unusual scene awaits you. In a public toilet namely, it is found in addition to normal toilet paper "toilet" paper for smartphones. A bizarre idea at first glance, but only for a moment.

Your smartphone is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Your smartphone is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Research has shown that he has a smartphone on him more bacteria than a public toilet bowl. On average, between 2700 and 4200 units of coliform bacteria are found on the phone, which are also in feces. That's why it's the mobile phone provider there NTT DoCoMo 80 toilet cubicles of the airport were equipped with a mini holder for the slightly smaller toilet paper that is intended wiping the phone or tablet screen.

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Instead of while performing a major need you can play games during this time take care of the hygiene of your mobile device. The purpose of the campaign is public awareness about the danger to health posed by a dirty phone or tablet. Tourists are the new toilet paper – it is printed with useful information – received with enthusiasm. The campaign will last at the airport until March 2017.

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