10 innocent habits that are extremely harmful to the body

Most of us are pretty sure we do everything right. We use an air dryer to dry our hands, we leave dishes soaking in the sink, and we can't get through a day at work without at least one cup of coffee.

But the truth is that dryers spread infection, wet sinks are more dangerous than toilet seats, and a clean cup won't save you from germs in your coffee maker.

Here are 10 harmful effects of some common habits: this information will help you protect your health.

Soak dishes in the sink

The sink is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, where you can find salmonella, coliforms or staphylococci. To avoid stomach and intestinal illnesses, wash dishes after contact with foods such as fish, raw meat, dairy products and vegetables. A pile of pickled dishes is an easy but unsafe solution.

Wash hands with hot water

Some researchers say that water temperature does not affect the killing of germs. The time spent washing your hands is more important in this case: 5 seconds will not wash anything away, but 30 seconds can kill all the bacteria on your hands. Frequent washing with hot water will reduce the skin's protective functions and can cause irritation or dermatitis.

Workout with makeup on

Sometimes we rush from the office to the gym and think that taking the time to remove makeup is pointless because we will shower at the end. However, during exercise, our skin needs to breathe and clean itself. If you leave makeup on, it can clog your pores. As a result, you may be prone to skin problems. Remove makeup before exercising.

Use a hand dryer

In fact, electric hand dryers in restrooms are quite unhygienic, they catch a lot of bacteria and spread them through the air stream and they can enter the lungs, skin or body. Paper towels are more effective and cleaner than electric hand dryers.

Use food bags more than once

A bag that is used multiple times has a lot of germs on it. If you buy raw meat in a bag (even if it is packaged), there is a good chance that the bacteria will spread to other produce, especially fruits and vegetables. The solution is to use a disposable bag or a laundry bag that you will have to wash each time.

Cut meat and vegetables on the same cutting board.

Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist, claims that a small cutting board has 200 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, which is why it is not safe to cut salad on it. After cutting raw meat, salmonella and campylobacter bacteria appear (causing food poisoning). The solution is to use 2 different cutting boards for meat and vegetables and choose wooden cutting boards.

Using the office coffee maker

A coffee maker carafe is a breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria. There are more bacteria on an office coffee maker than on the doorknob of your bathroom at home. To protect your health, wash the carafe regularly with hot water and hand soap.

Keep your phone in your wallet

It may seem like a bag or backpack is a clean, convenient place that is completely protected from the environment, but this is not true. It is better to keep your phone in a bag and put it in a case - this way it is less contaminated with germs. The phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. It is better to wipe your phone with a wet wipe every day.

Cleaning winter clothes in spring

Experts recommend washing hats, scarves, and gloves every 1-2 weeks. These items come into contact with the mouth and nose quite often. They accumulate germs, and our immune systems can be weakened if there is constant contact.

Defrost food at room temperature

We rarely think about the environmental temperature and defrosting speed affecting the quality of food. Meat and fish taken directly from the refrigerator will quickly grow bacteria. To prevent bacteria from multiplying, it is better to let meat and fish defrost in the refrigerator.