11 household items that you do not wash enough

How thoroughly do you wash your house? You will want to clean these items again after you learn these facts.

Towels for dishes

These kitchen helpers are great traps for fat, oil and bacteria, so very soon they start to smell unpleasant if you do not wash them thoroughly. Kitchen towels should be washed after each use, using hot water and soap, and then hang dry. In addition, every few days they must be washed in the machine at the highest temperature, separately from the rest of the laundry. Do not leave towels for dishes in the washing machine for a long time, when they are already clean. As soon as possible throw them into the dryer to prevent the reproduction of any bacteria on them.

Makeup brushes

Did you know that a person can remain paralyzed after contact with a bacterium of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to antibiotics? But what is the source of this devastating disease? Unwashed make-up brushes. When you borrow them from your girlfriend, you can inadvertently infect bacteria with open sores on the skin left over after acne. As a result, the infection will spread throughout the body. Of course, such terrible consequences after careless use of makeup brushes do not happen every day, but almost everyone has bacteria of staphylococcus on the skin. So it is likely that your makeup brushes, sponges and applicators are breeding grounds for not only these bacteria, but many others. In order to avoid infections, irritation and skin damage, experts recommend washing the brush in warm soapy water after each use or at least once a week.

Brassieres

Bras may look clean, but because of sweat and fat from the surface of your skin, they become an ideal medium for the growth of bacteria, especially if you wear them every day. And although most of the bacteria found on bras are harmless, in some cases they can cause a rash, an unpleasant odor, and also lead to various infections. Most experts recommend washing bras after two or three days of wearing. It may seem that this is often enough, given that many of them need to be hand-washed and air dried. Therefore, it is better to stock up enough of them to always have a clean one at hand.

Steering wheel

Did you know that the steering wheel of your car is dirtier than a public toilet? Researchers from the University of Queen Mary in London did a flush from the helm of the car and found almost 300 bacteria per square centimeter. This is almost nine times more than on a public toilet bowl. The fact is that the steering wheel is practically the first thing you touch when you get into the car. In addition, many of us apply makeup or eat right behind the wheel of a car. In order to make sure that you do not touch every day to millions of bacteria, keep in auto packing of cleaning napkins and regularly wipe the steering wheel, as well as the gear lever and dashboard.

Water dispenser in the refrigerator

Just look at the water trap in your refrigerator, which is often full of stagnant liquid, and you can understand that this is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. But the danger goes beyond what you can see in the water dispenser, according to recent studies. The researchers found a sufficient level of bacteria, yeast and mold inside and outside the water trap. In order not to endanger your family, regularly clean the water collecting tray in the refrigerator and wipe all its external parts. To learn how to properly disinfect the internal parts, check the refrigerator's operating manual.

Mops and brooms

This may seem paradoxical, then you need to clean up what you use to wash. Mops, brooms, rags, sponges and other reusable cleaning elements can accumulate a lot of harmful bacteria, and then distribute them around the house. Instead of cleaning your house, these detergents can cause contamination. To combat this problem, doctors recommend using mops and rags of microfiber, which can be washed in the machine immediately after use.

Switches

What do you do first, when you go to the bathroom? Most likely, turn on the light. And, probably, you turn it off when you leave it. And although it is commendable in terms of saving electricity, but such a habit becomes the cause of the spread of bacteria. And the problem is not only in the bathroom. Studies show that our dirty hands make light switches one of the most polluted places in our homes and public places. To protect your house, wipe them at least once a week. In public places, you should wash your hands more often or use napkins after turning on or off the light.

Control panels

When you pick up the remote control, you may think that the biggest battle is between you and the spouse who wants to watch the sports channel. But in fact, you should be more concerned about fighting bacteria. Researchers have found that there are more microbes on the remote control than on other most common objects in hospital rooms. And it's like the truth, because when was the last time you rubbed the dirt between all these tiny buttons? Even if you are at home, it is worth cleaning the remote, at least once a month with antibacterial napkins.

Brushes for toilet bowls

Despite the popular belief, the toilet brush is not the dirtiest thing in your home. When you clean the toilet, the detergent disinfects not only the toilet, but also the brush as well. But it's completely different with the handle from the brush, and also the container in which it is stored. These are real hotbeds of bacteria. In order to really get a clean bathroom, make sure that you disinfected all the surfaces of the brush when you are done using it. And do not forget also about the container. Alternatively, you can switch to disposable brushes and napkins.

Toothbrushes

There is no easy way to prove this to you, but most toothbrushes are contaminated with fecal bacteria. According to a recent study, most toothbrushes, especially in bathrooms that several people use, showed a high level of contamination. In addition, the researchers found other problems, such as bacteria of Escherichia coli. But before you begin to panic, you need to remember that there are many ways to clean the toothbrush. You can start by not storing it next to the toilet.

Your hands

Sure, you remember how your mother said that you need to wash your hands more often. So, she was right. Your hands are the main way to transfer germs from other objects and people. You have to remember that you need to wash your hands not only after you've done something (cut the chicken, visited the zoo), but before you are going to do anything - cook, eat, use makeup, insert contact lenses, sleep. Moreover, we often wash our hands wrong, without realizing it ourselves.