These are the five dirtiest places on the plane, according to flight attendants

It is worth preparing the disinfectant.

Millions travel every day, so planes often arrive in the city only to make a quick landing and then turn back. Although the cleaning crew does their best to clean aircraft efficiently, sometimes some parts may be missed.

According to flight attendants, there are quite a few places on the plane that you should avoid, or at least use hand sanitizer after contact. here they are.

Information cards

“The dirtiest place on a plane is the safety instruction card in the seat pocket,” says flight attendant and travel blogger Josephine Remo. While Remo points out that folding tables are usually cleared, cards are not. So, after reading the safety instructions, be sure to use hand sanitizer – or better yet, wipe the information sheet with a damp cloth first.

Overhead storage

Also, according to Remo, it is necessary to either wipe or open the overhead compartments with a tissue in hand, as “a lot of people touch them” and “they rarely get cleaned.”

Once you have finished packing your hand luggage, simply use the hand sanitizer again.

Chinese tables

“Most passengers know that planes are full of dirt, but small tables are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria,” said Sue Fogwell, a flight attendant with more than two decades of experience.

For example, a previous study by Travelmath showed that there are nearly eight times more bacteria per square centimeter than in the second dirtiest place on a plane: the overhead ventilation buttons.

Seat cover

“Seat covers are not always replaced or cleaned,” Fogwell mentioned above added, explaining that they are only replaced or cleaned when there is a report on their condition.

But not all cases are reported, as this may cause flight delays.

Sink handles

“The bathrooms are cleaned regularly, but the locks and door handles are not cleaned,” Remo explained. And he’s not the only one making this claim: In October 2023, reporter Andrea Sachs collected samples from an airplane and found that the toilet bowl handle was the dirtiest, followed by the tray table.

Travel, as we know, provides a broader perspective on the world, and also requires adaptation. The latter means that it is recommended to check local cultural norms, restaurant etiquette and language before leaving. It is definitely recommended to give up the following annoying habits.

(source: Travel and entertainmentPhotos: Getty Images)

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