New Delhi: People living in joint families or hostels and PGs often share a single bathroom. In such a situation, everyone’s toothbrush is kept in the same holder in the bathroom, which is very unhygienic. According to dental health experts, keeping your toothbrush in the bathroom can expose it to stool particles. Fecal particles are present in your bathroom environment, especially when you or someone you share a bathroom with uses the flush without closing the lid. Doing so can release tiny droplets of water into the air, which can contain microbes and bacteria from stool – which can deposit on surfaces like your toothbrush. Today we will learn about all the reasons why you should not leave a toothbrush in the bathroom and what harm it can cause.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING
Never keep a toothbrush near the toilet seat
Do you keep your toothbrush too close to the toilet seat? If yes, it may be malicious. In addition, bathrooms are often damp, which can increase the growth of airborne organisms such as bacteria and fungi, and dirty toothbrushes.
People who share a bathroom are more at risk
If you share your bathroom with more people, cross-contamination is more likely, as multiple people may touch different surfaces. Since sometimes you have no choice but to share your bathroom, here are several ways you can protect yourself and your toothbrush from exposure to this potentially harmful bacteria.
Also read: Save while working out in the gym or singing Garba in Navratri, these are the symptoms of cardiac arrest
A few tips for storing toothbrushes
It is a good practice to thoroughly clean your toothbrush under tap water before applying toothpaste. This can help remove nasty bacteria sitting on the surface of your toothbrush. Also, after use, place your toothbrush upright in a toothbrush holder or cup to air dry. You can put in a container that has separate sockets for multiple toothbrushes so they don’t come into contact with each other. Once your toothbrush is dry, put the cover on it.
Change your toothbrush regularly
Make sure you replace your toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if the bristles are worn. Using an old or worn out toothbrush is not good for health. Due to this, your teeth cannot be brushed properly. Also, wash your toothbrush holder regularly to avoid the accumulation of dust and bacteria and mold.
Also Read: Go Half Cost and Earn Dollars Don’t Just Do Canada, Australia and America-America
Close the toilet lid while flushing
Be sure to close the toilet lid before flushing. Because of this, the dirty particles spread in the air will remain inside the toilet. In a 2012 UK study, when toilet lids were opened and closed, C. Difficile prevalence was investigated. “When the toilet was flushed with the lid closed, bacteria was found up to 25 cm above the seat,”
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medication or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
Download our Zee News App to stay updated with the latest news, join us on : facebook | twitter | youtube