To combat this spread of germs, and therefore disease, some public places have phone washing stations.

The tweet is accompanied by an illustrative video, showing exactly how this feature works.

In the video, we can see the user placing the phone in a narrow slot.

The Sinks in a McDonald’s Restroom in Japan Have Phone Cleaning Devices

Photo: Screenshot fromTwitter

Once it’s ready, the machine ejects the phone slowly, ready to be taken by its owner.

This nifty system is calledWOSH, and was developed by Japanese companyWOTA.

After all, adding this extra layer of hygiene is another way to take care of our global health.

The Sinks in a McDonald’s Restroom in Japan Have Phone Cleaning Devices

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See it in action in the video below.