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Jacob Rawley

Warning over dirtiest areas in an office as some spots have 'more bacteria than toilet seat'

Experts have issued a warning to office employees as areas of their workplace could have as much as 30 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

With UK sickness at its highest in a decade - costing £27bn a year - according to ONS figures, office hygiene has never been more important. With that in mind, the team at Furniture At Work have set out to find the grimiest spots.

According to the experts, door handles can have 30 times more bacteria than a toilet seat if they aren't cleaned regularly and thoroughly. They are one of the most neglected areas, as well as one of the most used by different people multiple times a day.

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