9 Bathroom Practices That You Need To Stop Doing ASAP
July 17, 2019
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I’m not saying that you should become a germaphobe, but you’re likely unaware of just how many germs are lingering in and around the surfaces of your bathroom. The following bathroom practices are second nature to many of us, but they could be unknowingly harming you and your family. Here are 9 bathroom practices that you should quit doing… ASAP!
1. Not Washing Towels Regularly
Most of us probably don’t think much about washing our towels religiously. However, they can contract and store a ton of bacteria, so you should be washing them at least once a week.
2. Texting On The Toilet
It’s not difficult to understand why you shouldn’t use your phone while on the toilet. The closer your phone is to the toilet, the more likely it is to pick up fecal matter. That fecal matter gets transferred to your hands, your face, and yeah… you don’t need me to go on.
3. Not Storing Makeup Properly
For many women, it’s common to leave makeup sitting on your bathroom countertops, even after you’re done using it. However, makeup comes in contact with a lot of germs this way, so you should always store it in a drawer or cupboard instead.
4. Not Using The Fan
Nowadays, pretty much every washroom comes equipped with a fan. Although fans definitely help with eliminating unpleasant smells, their more important function is to eliminate moisture from the bathroom. Moisture leads to mold, and that’s something you definitely don’t want to deal with.
5. Leaving The Bath Mat On The Floor
Most of us step onto a mat after our baths and showers, which is fine. However, when you leave the damp mat on the floor all the time, it collects bacteria faster and can even generate mold. Always hang your bath mat after using it, and be sure to wash it regularly.
6. Not Storing Your Toothbrush Properly
Although we may believe our toothbrushes to be safer in a drawer or cabinet, they need to be stored upright in a well-ventilated place so that they can dry in between uses. When they stay damp all the time, they’re more likely to become a breeding ground for bacteria.
7. Storing Soap In A Dish
You shouldn’t leave your bar of soap on the counter, but you also shouldn’t store it in a soap dish — unless the dish has holes for the water to drain out from. Soap dishes can be a breeding ground for bacteria if the water is allowed to sit around in them.
8. Not Cleaning The Floor Enough
One of the most germ-filled surfaces in every bathroom? The floor. Even if your bathroom floor looks clean, it isn’t. Ensure you’re cleaning it regularly with some sort of disinfectant, even if it’s a natural one.
9. Not Washing The Shower Curtain
Most of us wouldn’t even think that our shower curtains need to be washed. But if you have a fabric shower curtain, throw it in the washing machine regularly! Plastic and vinyl shower curtain liners should also be cleaned often. You can clean these with a simple solution of baking soda and vinegar.