Toilet Seat Vs Home Office Germs; Bacterial Disease

TV remote

We often eat and drink while watching TV and at the same time the remote is also in our hands. But hardly anyone thinks of cleaning the remote. A survey by Churchill Insurance, a UK company, found that a TV remote can be about 15 times dirtier than a toilet seat.

cutting board

Cutting boards are used in the kitchen to cut vegetables, fruits and raw meat. According to a study by the University of Arizona, on average, a cutting board can contain 200 times more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat, which can cause food poisoning.

smart fone

The mobile phone remains in our hands throughout the day. Many people also use it in toilet. Study on washroom hygiene: According to a 2018 study by survey company Initial Washroom, mobile phones can be about 7 times dirtier than toilet seats. Using the phone in the toilet transfers bacteria directly to the screen and cover.

pillow cover

While sleeping, sweat, saliva and dead skin cells keep accumulating on the pillow cover. If they are not washed regularly, they can become home to bacteria and fungus.

kitchen sponge

Kitchen sponge is counted among the dirtiest household items. Research shows that a kitchen sponge can contain dangerous bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. On average, up to 45 billion microbes per square centimeter of bacteria have been found in a kitchen sponge, which is thousands of times more than a toilet seat.

keyboard

Food particles, dust and germs from hands also keep accumulating on the keyboard. Therefore, there can be up to 200 times more bacteria there than on the toilet seat.

door handles and switches

Many people touch door handles, tap handles, electric switches and lift buttons throughout the day. These are not cleaned. Therefore, there can be a lot of germs on these surfaces also.

office desk

Many studies show that on average an office desk can be 100 times dirtier than a kitchen table and 400 times less hygienic than a toilet seat.

toothbrush

Toothbrushes can also contain bacteria. According to research, a toothbrush can contain up to 2 lakh bacteria. Therefore, it is very important to change the toothbrush from time to time.

pet food bowl

According to research, if a dog licks a toilet seat, it gets approximately 296 bacteria per square inch. But more than 2,000 bacteria per square inch have been found in his eating utensils.

Question- Which diseases can increase the risk of things and surfaces containing these bacteria?

answer- Bacteria and viruses present on these surfaces can enter the body and spread many types of infections. Especially if we do not clean hands properly after touching these surfaces, eat food directly or touch eyes, nose, mouth with dirty hands.

Question: Which people are more at risk of bacterial infection?

answer- See the pointers below –

Question – How often and how should the things listed above be cleaned?

answer- Those things at home and office, which we touch several times a day, spread the most bacteria. Let us know when and how they should be cleaned.

mobile phone

Clean the mobile phone at least 3–4 times a week with an alcohol-based wipe or microfiber cloth.

TV remote

It is important to clean the TV remote with a disinfectant wipe 2–3 times a week. Use a dry cloth or earbud to remove dirt stuck between the buttons.

cutting board

Wash cutting boards thoroughly with hot water and dishwasher liquid after each use. Keeping separate boards for raw meat and vegetables reduces the risk of food infection.

kitchen sponge

Make a habit of changing the kitchen sponge every 1–2 weeks. It is important to squeeze and dry the sponge after daily use, because bacteria grow rapidly in moisture.

keyboard

Clean the keyboard at least twice a week. Dust first, then wipe buttons and surfaces with an alcohol wipe, especially when used by multiple people.

pillow cover

Wash pillow covers at least once a week.

Door Handle and Light Switch

Clean door handles and electric switches with disinfectant wipes every 2–3 days.

office desk

It is important to keep the office desk clean regularly. Disinfect surfaces at least twice a week.

toothbrush

Keep the toothbrush in the right place and change it every 3-4 months. Bacteria grow quickly in toothbrushes kept in wet places.

pet food bowl

Wash pet’s food dishes in hot water daily.

Question- What are the 10 healthy hygiene habits of daily life, which everyone must follow?

answer- Read the points written in the graphic below and include these habits in your everyday life.

By adopting these seemingly simple, but very important precautions in everyday life, we can keep ourselves and our families healthy.

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