Ever boarded a flight and swiftly unlatched your tray table so you can grab your snack or drink? You might not be the only one doing that. Whatever the case may be, airplane tray tables may not be as neat as you expect them to be. Before setting aside your meal, it may be wisest to clean the area.
Learn here how and why you should wait to use the tray table.
Stewardesses are aware of the reality: those tray tables are frequently left uncleaned for long periods.
According to a stewardess who spoke to Express UK, passengers frequently use the tray tables for purposes that aren’t meant for food and not all those purposes are clean.
The aide further claimed, “I saw passengers using the table as pillows while napping, others used it to display sick baby clothes, and other passengers rested their toes in a bare feet position.”
Admittedly, airlines do make an attempt to tidy aircrafts after each flight, but they don’t always have enough time to deep scrub every tray table which means the one in front of you might still be dirty from the traveler sitting in front of you.
How to Stay Safe?
It’s simple: brush up on hygiene before your usage.
- Keep a pack of antibacterial wipes handy and wipe down the surface.
- If wipes are unavailable, do not place food items directly on the table. Instead, use a napkin or even better, a plate.
- Face as well as personal items such as a phone must not be placed directly on the table.
Airplane Bathrooms? Even Worse!
Aisle tray tables on the airplane are not the only germ filled areas, the lavatory is another epicenter of germs and probably now more than ever.
The advance cabin crew member has a firm rule concerning walks into the lavatory without donned sandals.
Tara, an Air hostess of TUI Airlines said “90% of the time, what that fluid on the ground is, is not H20.”
That is disgusting, so you might as well keep your shoes on.
And Whatever You Do, Don’t Touch the Flush Button With Your Bare Hands!
The flush button of an aircraft washroom is not to be touched devoid of gloves on and along with the toilet, it has one of the most repulsive surfaces. A Travelmath study found that the toilet flush button has 265 CFU of bacteria per inch.
Your immune system will thank you later. To flush, use a napkin, tissue, or even your elbow instead of pressing with your fingers.
Final Thought: Always Maintain Personal Hygiene and Health.
- Make sure to clean your tray table prior to using it.
- Seriously, always keep your shoes on when entering the airplane lavatory.
- Do not touch the flush button with your unprotected hands. Instead, use a piece of paper.
If you are careful, there is a good chance you can reduce the germs during your flight.
