How long can germs survive on a dry surface?

Although viruses can survive outside a host on household surfaces, their ability to duplicate themselves is compromised-shortening the virus's life span. Humidity also makes a difference; no bacteria or virus can live on dry surfaces with a humidity of less than 10 percent. read more

Although viruses can survive outside a host on household surfaces, their ability to duplicate themselves is compromised-shortening the virus's life span. Humidity also makes a difference; no bacteria or virus can live on dry surfaces with a humidity of less than 10 percent. read more

Generally, MRSA bacteria survive for longer on hard surfaces than on soft surfaces. Herpes Herpes viruses from cold sores around the mouth can survive for two hours on the skin. read more