20 Things We Keep Doing Wrong Every Day Without Even Realizing It

Although it might seem handy to wash your face while showering, if you shower with warm water, this could potentially be counterproductive. On the one hand, it might make your skin produce more oil to compensate and ultimately make it dry. The best way to wash your face is with lukewarm or even cold water after showering as it will make the puffiness go away.

Such a simple thing as flushing with the lid down could have a dramatic impact on your health. Every time you flush it’s basically as if your toilet was sneezing (experts call it toilet plume). Since bacteria can be hurled up to 10 inches above the toilet when flushing with the lid off, even your toothbrush is at risk of catching splashes of fecal matter.

If you thought all fresh herbs should be stored the same way, it turns out it’s a bit more complicated than that. Hardy herbs (like oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.) are better preserved in a jar with their stems in water. You can opt to store the jar in the fridge. However tender herbs such as cilantro, parsley, celery (stalks and leaves only), or mint are better kept in paper bags in the fridge or wrapped in paper and in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Another eternal question is if it’s better to shower in the morning or at night. Taking a morning shower clearly wakes you up. But in order to have positive effects, it’s better to have a somewhat colder shower, or at least lukewarm. However, if you prefer to shower at night, then not only will this help you to relax before going to bed, but it can help you keep a cleaner environment at home. In this case, you can use lukewarm water, but never too warm to avoid drying out your skin. A good compromise might be to take 2 shorter showers daily at different temperatures.

Depending on the type of plastic you’re using, heating it in the microwave could release various chemicals into the foods or liquids that you’re warming up. Although some plastics are deemed safe to heat, it might be better to err on the side of caution if you’re unsure of the exact composition of your containers. Even approved plastics do not guarantee chemical-free food after warming them up.