The TSA also has no control over the methods that the airports use to clean the CPs. At my airport they have a cleaning service, which does just the basic cleaning (floors, trash removal...that's about it). The CP's are disgusting. When I start my shift, I will use a anti-bacterial wipe and clean the things that I use. The phone, handheld radios, the keyboard on the computer, the mouse, the desk, stapler, arm rests on the chairs...anything that I may touch with my bare hands. (I have a bad habit of always putting my fingers in my mouth). I wash my hands 80 times a day, and don't touch anything without gloves on. And honestly, though we are not required to do so, the screeners at my CP will clean the bins with alcohol if we have the time to do it. But, not every CP has the luxury of "down time".

Yeah, it is a disgusting place. I have seen many restaurant workers leave the bathroom without washing their hands, and then you see them working without gloves on. You have to take care of yourself, there are people out there who are not concerned with their own hygiene...and they could care even less about yours! Come to the airport prepared to protect yourself from the disgusting conditions, don't expect anyone to do it for you.