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Dogs, refrigerators and towels: 10 things in the house that cause you intestinal diseases - voila! health

2023-02-26T05:39:15.361Z


Dr. Jordan Howarth claims that there are (at least) ten things in your house that contain bacteria that cause intestinal diseases and you really don't care to clean them properly. This is the list


10 things in your house that make you sick (mrguthealth)

Do you clean your house every day and invest in thorough cleaning at least once a week?

A doctor who specializes in intestinal diseases claims that there are ten places or objects in your home that are full of disease-causing bacteria.

This is because we simply forget (or don't bother) to clean them properly - if at all.



"Even the cleanest houses are covered in bacteria," explains Dr. Jordan Howarth, "there are household items that 70 percent of people don't clean enough.



" Irritable bowel syndrome," the expert warned in a video that garnered more than a million views on TikTok.

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Indeed, a 2015 study that surveyed 1,200 households revealed that our homes are filled with thousands of germs, with more than 9,000 different species of bacteria, fungi, and viruses hiding in different areas of the home.

The doctor recommends ten places and objects that require cleaning:

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shoes

Dirty shoes (Photo: Giphy)

Our expert starts from the bottom: his first recommendation is to take off your shoes upon entering the house - as in 45 percent of the shoes tested in a previous study, a bacterium called Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile or C. diff) was found, which can cause symptoms in the digestive system and colitis.



"It doesn't matter if your shoes are dirty or new - always take off your shoes at the front door," he warns.

microwave

Microwave (Photo: Giphy)

Clean up spills and leftovers in your home microwave.

There is a risk of contaminating the heated food with bacteria such as E.coli or salmonella due to residues left behind - both of which can cause intestinal diseases.

Rags

Cleaning GIF (Photo: Giphy)

Rags are some of the dirtiest items in the home due to the fact that people use them for multiple surfaces and then leave them wet in the sink.

There is an easy solution to this and that is to soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes every week.

coffee machines

Coffee capsules (Photo: Giphy)

Coffee machines may be "fertile ground" for bacteria and mold.

"You must wash the machine with vinegar and always change the water before use," advised the expert.

cutting boards

Cutting board gif (Photo: Giphy)

Every home needs at least two cutting boards - one for meat and another for all other ingredients "to avoid cross-contamination", according to the expert.

Furthermore, according to the US Food Safety and Inspection Service, it's best to throw away the cutting board before it gets too worn because the grooves can trap bacteria.



In any case, we have methods for cleaning the cutting board

switches and buttons

Light switch (Photo: Giphy)

Consider washing your hands the next time you flip light switches or touch doorknobs - because both are covered in germs.

You should also clean them at home frequently.



Switches are usually somewhat warm due to the electrical current they carry - and as such, they are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

According to Lancaster General Health, 217 bacteria can collect per square inch.

A similar assessment concerns the door handles, which are not sufficiently disinfected despite the fact that so many (presumably dirty) hands touch them.

refrigerator

GIF A woman opens a refrigerator and is disappointed (Photo: Giphy)

refrigerator

Refrigerators should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a month, urged Dr. Haworth. "Storing food properly is also an important thing," he added, "Place ready-to-eat food on the upper shelves - and continue downwards according to the cooking temperature."

Bath towels

A woman wrapped in a towel - turns into a man (Photo: Giphy)

Using the same towel for multiple showers is a mistake.

Our doctor also emphasizes that it is important to have separate towels for showers and hand washing.

The Cleaning Institute recommends throwing towels in the wash after only three uses.



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Remote Control

GIF watching TV (Photo: Giphy)

The average home TV remote control can harbor up to 20 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, according to a previously published study.

Absolutely disgusting.

Clean it once every few days.

Pets

A dog walks with its owner (Photo: Giphy)

Despite being incredibly cute and the fact that it's very hard to resist curling up in bed with them, our furry friends harbor bacteria.

After all, cats and dogs are known to push their faces into less pleasant places - like each other's butts.

"Their toys, bowls, food and feces are full of bacteria," Haworth explains.

"And apparently they shoved their faces into all of these."



Some of the viewers of the video were surprised by the long list and rushed to calm the stress: "I never cleaned these things and guess what? I'm still alive," wrote one and another added: "I'm not lazy. Just checking the quality of my immune system."



Others were surprised that there were people who didn't know that these items should be kept clean at home: "Who doesn't clean these basic items? I clean mine regularly," one viewer concluded.

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