2023-09-10 20:27:49
Bathrooms are a breeding ground for serious bacteria. We know we should wash our hands for about 20 seconds with soap and hot water and clean our bathrooms routinely.
What you may not know is that there is a common situation where germs are spread in the bathroom.
The key is to close the lid before flushing, no matter how clean you think the toilet is. It is best to close the lid beforehand to avoid spreading germs throughout the bathroom.
Back in the 1950s, scientists discovered that flushing a toilet produces something called ‘bioaerosols’, which is a build-up of biological material in the air.
These aerosols settle on surrounding surfaces over time, spreading fecal organisms on the surfaces, so if your toothbrush is near the toilet, take extra care.
As Covid-19 sparked greater public concern about how viruses could spread through toilet flushing and contaminated surfaces, scientists continue to explore the potential risks of these bioaerosols.
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