Tricks
10 Bathroom Habits That Could Be Wrecking Your Health
5. Taking gadgets into the bathroom
Approximately 90% of people take their gadgets into the bathroom. Yes, we clean our hands, but we don’t clean our phone after having some time on the toilet. After that, we might take our phone with us during lunch and put it on a table.
What you need to do:
If you are bored in the bathroom, keep a game in there. For example, it could be a Rubik’s Cube, but even then, don’t forget to wash it.
6. Using a towel for your face
Even if you have a special towel for your face, still it can be very dangerous, especially for people with skin problems. Each time you use the same towel to dry your face and then leave it wet. This creates the perfect environment for cultivating bacteria.
What you need to do:
Use disposable towels. It will save your skin, plus you won’t need to wash more towels.
7. Leaving wet towels hanging in the bathroom
Humidity and bacteria make the bathroom the worst place to keep your towel. It is not a very good idea to hang it there after just taking a shower and drying yourself off.
What you need to do:
- Take your wet towel with you and hang it in a dry, fresh spot, so your next shower won’t be spoiled with the bad smell of a damp towel.
- Change your towel each time after bathing.
8. Sitting on the toilet longer than 15 minutes
Yes, sometimes we end up reading a book, playing games, or just sitting too long on the toilet. According to researchers, this is unhealthy because extra pressure on those veins produces hemorrhoids that can lead to bleeding.
What you need to do:
- You should use your toilet only when there is a real need.
- It is better to not take any gadgets or books with you so you don’t forget about the time, especially if you have hemorrhoids.
9. Flushing the toilet while the lid is up
When you flush a toilet with an open lid, the swirling water mixes with small particles of waste and sprays into the air. Germs can get onto your towel, your sink, and even your toothbrush.
What you need to do:
Make it a habit to close the lid. If you forget about it all the time, make a sticker to remind yourself.
10. Putting your hair on top of your head as you shampoo
If you notice while combing your hair that it gets tangled, even after using a conditioner, you may not be washing it correctly. Pay attention to whether you pile your wet hair on top of your head after shampooing.
What you need to do:
- The best way to shampoo is to leave your hair in whatever way it naturally falls.
- Massage your scalp, but not the rest of your hair.