# Dirty Dorm Statistics The 'Big Germ on Campus' Infographic Checks Out Slimey Students By Marie | Published 2011-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-germ-on-campus References: [dailyinfographic](http://dailyinfographic.com/big-germ-on-campus-infographic) & [sleepbetter.org](http://sleepbetter.org/home/sleep-research/) Anyone who has lived in a university or college dorm knows that [personal hygiene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge) isn't always the number one priority for all students, but if you've ever wondered how dirty [dorm room furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorm-concierge) actually is, the 'Big Germ on Campus' infographic is here to answer all your dust bunny inquiries. You might not be surprised to find out that boys carry almost twice as much bacteria than girls, and over double the amount of yeast and mold. What is surprising, though, is how much the different lengths of time you spend sleeping affects the level of [bacteria in your pillow and mattress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillowwrap), with eight to nine hours resulting in the smallest amount. After reading the 'Big Germ on Campus' infographic, I'm definitely going to think twice about crashing at a friend's dorm room, and might opt for carrying around my own pillow and blankets! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Hygiene Neglect:** Opportunity for cleaning and disinfecting products targeted towards college students. - **Gender Disparities in Dorm Hygiene:** Opportunity for promoting personal hygiene awareness and education among male college students. - **Sleep Duration and Bacterial Levels:** Opportunity for mattress and pillow manufacturers to create products that minimize bacterial growth during sleep. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cleaning and Disinfecting Products:** Opportunity for manufacturers of cleaning and disinfecting products to target the college dorm market. - **Personal Hygiene Promotion:** Opportunity for companies to develop personal hygiene campaigns specifically tailored to male college students. - **Bedding and Mattress Industry:** Opportunity for bedding and mattress manufacturers to innovate products that prevent bacterial growth and promote hygiene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hygiene Improving Pillowcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreema.md) - [Interactive Hygiene-Focused Football Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germ-zone.md) - [Back-To-School Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-hygiene.md) - [Menu-Inspired Dorm Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-outfitters-x-chipotle.md) - [Odor-Segregating Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsegregating-travel-backpack.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-robot-bed.md)