Innovative compounds to reduce β-D-glucans, endotoxin, and allergens newly discovered on smartphones.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eight-four percent of people own smartphones and view them 14 billion times daily, making them potential vectors for environmental hazards such as allergens, β-D-glucans (BDGs), and endotoxin. Whether these toxins are prevalent and the effectiveness of cleaning solutions targeting these agents on smartphones have not been studied.

Objective

We sought to determine (1) whether phones are reservoirs of allergen, endotoxin, and BDGs and (2) if present, whether their levels can be effectively reduced by using specific cleaning methods.

Methods

Electrostatic wipes used to wipe the phones of 15 volunteers were tested to determine their allergen, BDG, and endotoxin levels. Cleaning interventions were done on simulated phone models; 70% isopropyl alcohol, 0.1

SUBMITTER: Ruran HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9979623 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature