In our attention to the cleanliness of our clothes, hats, etc., have we forgotten about the hidden danger of our pockets? This is what we call pocket hygiene. In daily life, many people often overlook the hygiene of their pockets. Some people put their headphones, cell phones, game consoles, etc. in their pockets, while children's pockets sometimes contain handkerchiefs, melon seeds, peanuts, or candies. Sometimes people also put loose change and receipts from purchases in their pockets.
People do their best to make full use of their pockets, stuffing them with whatever they can, without considering the potential harm. Studies have shown that unsanitary pockets greatly increase the risk of disease transmission.
Think about it. When you put a banknote in your pocket, that banknote has already circulated from countless people to your hands. This kind of transmission has happened tens of thousands of times. Among all these people, if just one person has an infectious disease, then the currency is inevitably carrying bacteria and viruses, becoming a source of disease transmission. And the likelihood of this is very high.
It is estimated that a semi-new, semi-old banknote contains 300,000 to 400,000 bacteria and a large number of roundworm eggs. We carry these viruses with us and touch them from time to time.
Not only that, people also pay little attention to the hygiene of handkerchiefs. When sweating, they casually use a handkerchief to wipe their face, and then put the handkerchief back in their pockets. A handkerchief soaked in sweat is a good breeding ground for bacteria, which will quickly grow and reproduce on it. If not regularly cleaned, it can easily infect the skin when used again.
The pockets on our clothes are used to hold small items that we carry with us, providing us with a lot of convenience. They are closely related to us, but we often overlook their hygiene. Therefore, when we pay attention to personal hygiene, such as washing hands before meals and after going to the bathroom, we should also pay attention to the hygiene of our pockets and avoid making them a blind spot for cleanliness.
Remember, don't put money in your pockets casually, and don't put dirty handkerchiefs in them either. Pay attention to cleaning them regularly and keep them clean and hygienic.
A friendly reminder from the editor: While washing machines bring convenience to our lives, they also cause varying degrees of wear and tear on our clothes. Therefore, we need to learn the correct way to wash clothes. First, based on the nature of the fabric and the degree of dirtiness, there are three washing methods: weak, medium, and strong. Secondly, we need to grasp the correct washing time, not too long or too short. Finally, the amount of water in the washing machine drum should not be less than the specified amount (generally 20 kg of water per kilogram of clothes), otherwise, the clothes will not float and will rub directly against the agitator. Of course, there is also a misconception that needs to be clarified. It is not better to wash fewer clothes at a time. Each time, the amount of laundry should not be reduced, otherwise, the lighter load will increase the tumbling of the clothes, causing damage.
