Some people always suffer from colds and flu throughout the year. Why is this? In addition to factors such as exercise and diet, poor ventilation and hygiene in the living environment are also important reasons. Here are 4 things to pay attention to for household hygiene.
(1) Change your toothbrush regularly
Toothbrushes are often stored in poorly ventilated bathrooms, which are often connected to toilets. Bacteria in the bathroom air and bacteria from the owner's mouth can easily attach to the bristles of the toothbrush and are not easily completely removed. Therefore, it is important to regularly replace your toothbrush. The recommended replacement period is about 2 months.
(2) Use separate combs
Family members should not share the same comb, as if one person in the family has scalp ringworm, it can be transmitted to other family members through the comb. Scalp ringworm is caused by fungi. These fungi infect the scalp and grow and reproduce in the hair follicles, damaging the hair and causing hair loss, which is very harmful to health.
(3) Keep towels clean
The most commonly used item in daily life is the towel. Some people like to keep the towel in the bathroom, which is convenient but not good for health. The bathroom is the most humid place in the house, and the towels hanging in it are always damp and prone to bacterial growth. It is difficult to feel at ease using such towels to wash your face or bathe. Therefore, the towel must be cleaned after use, and it is best to wring it dry before hanging it up. If hanging it in the bathroom, open the bathroom window frequently to allow the towel to dry in the circulating air. Of course, it is better to hang the towel in another place. In addition, occasionally taking the towel out to sunbathe, using the ultraviolet rays in the sunlight to kill bacteria, is also a good method.
(4) Change dishcloths regularly
Studies have found that a brand new dishcloth can have up to 2.2 billion bacteria after one week of use in a household. Changing to a new dishcloth is a good solution. In fact, a new dishcloth does not necessarily need to be bought from outside; old cotton clothing at home can be processed into the best new dishcloth. This also applies to mop heads. The result of using cleaning tools that are not clean themselves is self-explanatory, so in addition to regularly disinfecting and cleaning dishcloths, they should also be replaced regularly.
