As people around the world become vastly more attentive to cleaning, they're buying antibacterial wipes as fast as retailers can keep them stocked. People are using them to wipe down everything ...

We are clearly a nation that is very keen on cleanliness. Many of us stick antibacterial surface wipes in our shopping baskets (and then sometimes down the drain, helping cause those giant fatbergs).

Smartphones can harbor more germs than toilets, urging regular cleaning to protect health from harmful bacteria like E. coli.