Personal hygiene requires actions that help you live better. These actions make it possible to prevent the onset of bacterial infections. Yet, some of them, performed incorrectly, are a receptacle for germs and bacteria. Let us console ourselves by thinking that we do them unwittingly, but it is never too late to correct them.
It’s amazing how some of our daily hygiene actions actually cause bacterial infections and how to remedy them
Let’s see specifically what our bad habits are and how to correct them.
The telephone in the bathroom. It is always tempting to catch up on the news of the day while in the bathroom, but it is a significant hygienic risk. Mobile phones, in fact, collect more germs than the toilet seat. Better read a magazine.
The use of cotton buds. Delete the cerume in excess may seem like a healthy habit. Often, however, it does more harm than good. In fact, the earwax is pushed into the ear canal. This could cause severe, temporary or even permanent damage to the eardrum.
The nails and the nail clipper. Washing your hands is very important. Often, however, our nails are neglected. If dirty, they can spread a variety of infections. Nails need to be trimmed often. Otherwise they can harbor dirt and bacteria and spread infections. Also remember to disinfect the nail clipper. If left unhygienic, it could spread dirt and germs to other fingernails or toenails.
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Toothbrush. Every time you flush the toilet, an invisible cloud of microscopic particles makes its way into the environment. Better to keep the toothbrush away from the drain. Ideal is to keep it upright to dry completely.
Tooth brushing. We know that brushing your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day is recommended. And yet, 50% of adults neglect to brush a quarter of their teeth well by spending only 45 seconds. The consequence is an accumulation of plaque, tooth decay and gum disease.
Wash the hair. The scalp produces natural oils that make hair healthy and shiny. The shampoo serves to free the hair from dirt and excess oil. So lathering your hair too often dries the scalp and makes the hair less shiny. Instead, it is advisable to wash your hair twice a week.
The remote control of the TV. In our hands every day, the remote controller it is full of germs and viruses. The whole family touches the remote, friends and even the dog if we have one. Better start cleaning it.
The towels. A shower towel can harbor bacteria and mold after only a few days of use. The advice is to change towels every 2 days, even the one for the hands.
It’s amazing how some of our daily hygiene actions actually cause bacterial infections and how to remedy them. It is important to pay attention, also in respect of those who live around us.
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