The bathroom should actually be a place of relaxation.
But one fact ruins this idea.
Read here why this is the case and what you can do about it.
It is no secret that the bathroom * is the number one bacterial spreader.
Regular cleaning is mandatory here, regardless of whether it is a toilet or a shower.
With regard to one thing, cleaning nothing helps either.
We are talking about an
aerosol cloud that is released when the toilet is flushed
and is distributed throughout the room.
In the luggage: all kinds of bacteria and germs that settle everywhere.
But there are ways to protect yourself from the cloud by preventing some offenses in the bathroom from happening.
Banish the cell phone from the bathroom
Who does not know it, there is a longer session on the toilet again and the cell phone is a loyal companion.
But you are doing yourself a disservice.
No matter where you put the phone in the bathroom, it
can pick up bacteria anywhere
.
The germ cloud knows no mercy and leaves its mark
on all surfaces
.
The cell phone then picks it up and forwards it to you.
And not only that, the germs will then also be taken to where you put the smartphone next.
The mobile phone should stay away from the bathroom and especially the toilet so as not to accidentally end up
in the toilet bowl
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The cell phone has no place in the toilet, and not just for hygienic reasons.
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.
Do not leave makeup brushes open in the bathroom anymore
The make-up utensils are too happy to take on the toilet cloud.
The
aerosol easily settles in the brush hairs
, but dust and other substances that are floating around in the air are also absorbed.
Since the utensils are used for making up on the face, you should be especially careful here.
Among other things, the bacteria cause
impurities on the skin
.
In the best case, the brushes should be stowed in the closet.
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Cleaning the toilet
: great cleaning trick! Brown deposits don't stand a chance in the toilet
.
Regularly clean and replace items in the bathroom
Whether it's a towel, bath rug or soap dispenser:
objects and utensils in the bathroom should be cleaned and changed regularly
.
Ideally, change towels every few days and wash thoroughly.
The toothbrush should also be changed regularly, otherwise there is a risk of gingivitis, among other things.
Don't forget to wash your hands and remove the lid
In order not to give the aerosol cloud a chance to spread in the first place, it is better to close the toilet lid before flushing.
Apart from that, the bathroom also looks more inviting when the
lid of the toilet is down
.
After going to the bathroom, hands must be washed thoroughly.
And not only then, also before you put your make-up in your face or apply cream.
Washing hands is essential
for a hygienic lifestyle and to keep bacteria off your throat.
(swa)
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.
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.
Sources: apotheke-adhoc.de, brigitte.de
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