Why it is better to wash your hands when you get home?

"Cold viruses can all too easily be passed on by hands- so that door handle going into public loos or that pole in the could be the worst possible thing to touch" says Professor Ron Eccles, director of the Common Cold Centre.

It is always better to clean your hands often. You have to remember to don't touch e.g. your eyes when your hands are dirty, because rubbing eyes can be an entry point for any virus. But regular hand washing is still your best defence against catching the current lurgy doing the rounds.