# Daily Dirt Infographics Master Cleaners Lists the Top 10 Dirtiest Things We Touch Everyday By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirtiest-things-we-touch References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-dirtiest-things-you-touch-everyday-infographic) & [master-cleaners](http://www.master-cleaners.co.uk/dirtiest-things.html) If you were wondering what the dirtiest things we touch on a daily basis are, this infographic will get you in the loop. Although, reading it will likely make you want to have several consecutive showers. From Master Cleaners, The Dirtiest Things You Touch Everyday is a list of 10 commonplace germ-infested objects. From obvious culprits like the toilet seat to places where one would expect to get cleaner such as the bathtub, germs can be collecting just about anywhere people get their hands on. In addition to listing the dirtiest things we touch, the infographic also offers a fact on each of the places. One way to combat all the dirt is to [wipe down surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cif-infinite-clean-antibac) like [computer keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy) and cellphones, and [washing hands regularly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germ-zone). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hygiene Awareness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that promote hygiene awareness and encourage regular cleaning of commonly touched surfaces. - **Germ-resistant Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create germ-resistant materials for commonly touched objects and surfaces, reducing the risk of germ transmission. - **Smart Cleaning Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology like sensors and AI in cleaning solutions to provide efficient and targeted cleaning, ensuring germ-free environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cleaning Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cleaning products with enhanced antimicrobial properties to effectively eliminate germs from commonly touched objects. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate medical-grade cleaning solutions and procedures to maintain a high level of hygiene in healthcare facilities. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart devices and applications that facilitate easy and efficient cleaning of commonly touched surfaces, promoting better hygiene practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clean Workstation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstation-kit.md) - [Style-Conscious Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-cleaning-tools.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-mouse.md) - [Child-Centric Hand Hygiene Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygiene-app.md) - [Technology Cleaning Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-cleaning-tool.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliball.md) - [Medical-Grade Surface Disinfectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s7xtra.md) - [Public Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge.md)