How Dirty Is Your Purse?

Being a lover of purses and a clean freak, I was curious and nervous at the same time to open a circulated email I received today called "Dirty Purses."

The email described a research study that was conducted on purses and bacteria. It goes on to say that many disease-causing bacterias can be found on purses, such as those that cause eye infections, serious skin infections, salmonella and e-coli. The type and amount of bacteria found depended on where the user placed her purse (i.e. bathroom floors, under restaurant tables, etc.). Gross!

This is not a myth per Snopes.com. Read all about it here. Must do routine purse cleanings...or go shopping for purses more often!

Marc Jacobs purse above from Bluefly.