9 dirtiest places in the house, many people do not expect
There are 9 "bacterial sanctuaries" in the house that we often pay little attention to, especially the places where bacteria hide are in the things we use every day.
1, Foot mat
Doormats are considered one of the dirtiest areas in the house. Why? Nearly 96% of the soles of feet contain disease-causing bacteria, and every time you wipe your feet on the carpet and enter the house, you will carry the germs with you.
- Remedy:Disinfect doormats with disinfectant weekly, try to leave shoes outside the door, do not place bags or groceries on the mat.
2, Mobile phone
Cell phones are one of the most germ-ridden places people come into contact with every day. A cell phone contains 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.
Mobile phones can lead to skin infections with staphylococcus, which can lead to eye infections with pseudomonas and salmonella. The gaps on the outside of the case are also a breeding ground for bacteria. Especially young people today have the habit of using their phones while going to the toilet, which increases the risk of disease.
- Remedy:Do not place mobile phones haphazardly and wipe the phone with a specialized cleaning solution every week.
3, Vacuum cleaner
Research shows that 13% of vacuum cleaners have E. coli bacteria, which means every time you use it, you could be spreading bacteria everywhere.
- Remedy:It is best to use a vacuum cleaner with a dust bag.
4, Cutting board
The cutting board in your kitchen has 200 times more bacteria than the toilet. Raw meat is the culprit! Some people who are not careful will use the same cutting board for both raw and cooked food. That is not recommended.
- Remedy:Clean your cutting board regularly with solutions other than soap, keep it in a cool, dry place, and buy a new one when the old one shows signs of mold or blackening.
5, Dishwashing sponge
Research shows that 7% of dishcloths are contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, a superbug that causes skin infections. Dishcloths are also considered to be the most contaminated area of E. coli and other bacteria in the home.
People often use dishwashing sponges after eating, and continue to use them for the next time without washing them, which will spread germs.
- Remedy:Use a clean towel to dry the dishes after washing, and disinfect your sponge weekly with hot water or disinfectant solution. You should also replace your sponge regularly.
6, Spice bottles
Many people do not wash their hands before handling vinegar, soy sauce, tomato sauce and other condiments, which can cause cross-contamination.
- Remedy:Wipe the outside surface of the spice bottle regularly, and try not to let the spice flow into the bottle.
7, Refrigerator handle
You often pay attention to cleaning the refrigerator and removing spoiled and old food, but the refrigerator handle is less noticed. They are places that contain a lot of bacteria and mold that can spread whenever you open the refrigerator door.
- Remedy:Once a week, use white vinegar mixed with water and spray on the cabinet handle, leave for 5 minutes then wipe clean with a clean cloth.
8, Hand sanitizer
Hand sanitizer bottles are often placed in the bathroom, and when you finish using the toilet, the hand sanitizer is used immediately, and the bottle can become contaminated with fecal bacteria when your hands touch the bottle.
- Remedy:It is best to wash your hands first after using the toilet for 15 to 20 seconds under running water, then use hand sanitizer.
9. Sink
It’s hard to imagine that there are more than 500,000 bacteria in the kitchen sink, 1,000 times the number of bacteria in the average toilet. You wash raw food in it, dump leftovers down it and let dirty dishes pile up, it can become a breeding ground for a lot of bacteria and the dirtiest part is the drain filter.
- Remedy:Soap and water are not enough to clean, so you need to use lemon juice and white vinegar and brush with a toothbrush at least once a week.
To reduce the spread of germs, people need to have good habits such as taking off their shoes before entering the house and washing their hands thoroughly after using the toilet or touching raw food. This also helps reduce the spread of germs.
Experts at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend regularly washing hands with clean water and soap for 20-30 seconds to remove germs and prevent disease.
