What Bugs are You Sharing Your Bathroom?
How to clean your bathroom using a natural product as vinegar
Your kitchen is reputed to be the most germ-ridden room in your house. But bathrooms can also harbor an abundance of harmful bacteria and germs clinging to towels, taps, door handles and toilet bowls.
Here are a few ideas that will help you to keep your bathroom healthy and clean.
Toothbrushes
We tend to put all of our family toothbrushes together in a beaker above the sink, which is not a good idea. Ideally all toothbrushes should be kept apart and well away from toilets and sinks. It’s a good idea to change your toothbrush around every three or four months.
Towels
Ideally each family member would have their own towels. This will reduce the chance that a virus wll be passed from one person to another. Its also a good idea to color code your bath and hand towels and ensure that your family knows which is which.
Soap
Some studies have suggested that hand wash dispensers are more hygienic than bars of soap. You will find that an attractive liquid soap dispenser will encourage your children to wash their hands when they use the bathroom. Also, be sure to use a liquid soap dispenser in any bathroom that might be used by non-family members.
Flushing the Toilet
Encourage your family to flush the toilet with the lid down on the toilet seat. The flushing action causes small polluted water particles from the toilet to be thrown into the air, landing on surrounding surfaces, taps, towels and handles. Keeping the seat lid down when the toilet is flushed will reduce the spread of potentially harmful germs. Why not invest in novelty toilet seat that your family will want to close every time they use it.
Clean, Bleach and Disinfect
You should clean and bleach your toilet bowl at least twice a week. Toilet bowls are notoriously germ laden so be sure to keep yours as clean as possible. Germs can develop in shower heads and taps that have not been run in a while so its a good idea to run them hot to clean them out. You should disinfect all surfaces and handles in your bathroom at least once a week and change your towels often.
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