3 Bathroom Habits That Can Make You Sick

Cleaning your bathroom regularly is important to maintain hygiene, especially in present times. Chances are high for you to unknowingly spread germs all around the house through some of your not-so-great bathroom habits. However, don’t beat yourself to it.

There are things you can do to avoid transmitting germs around your house. Here are some of the most common mistakes that many individuals make.

Taking Your Phone Into The Bathroom

Are you someone who is guilty of using your phone on the toilet seat? Your bathroom should be a phone-free zone. Germs from your bathroom including faecal matter are released into the air and can easily land anywhere in the bathroom, this includes on your phone surfaces too. So, keep your phone out of the bathroom and be sure to wash your hands before touching anything else.

Not Washing Your Hands Properly

If you don’t wash your hands properly before leaving the bathroom, you can easily carry germs around. Plus, with the current pandemic, it is of utmost importance to wash your hands well to avoid spreading the Covid-19.

Washing your hands properly is the most effective way to prevent falling sick and the best way to get rid of germs. All it takes is 20 seconds and some hand wash soap and you’ll be germ-free. If you can’t keep track of time, just sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.

Share hand towels 

Sharing is caring, except when it comes to germs! The mistake that many households make is sharing hand towels with the entire family. This is simply another way for germs to spread easily.

Do yourself and your family a favour by getting them their very own hand towel that is only to be used in the bathroom. On top of that, launder these towels at least once a week or more often if possible, especially when you have children at home. This is a great way to prevent bacteria and germ buildup on the fabric.

Sources: Health, TIMES