Germs cause pollution, diseases, dirty and uncomfortable atmosphere even though it may be helpful to us on some way.
Because germs can live in salty seawater, really hot springs, and has strong vitality and fertility, they are present in all areas including our houses.
We need to pay close attention on houses because it may cause horrible disease to people who we love.
So, where would they love to stay? Here are the top 10 list where they love to stay(However the number is not the ranking) 1.
Cloth (sponge).
According to a research conducted in 2010, there are 134,000 germs in square inch cloth sponge which we use to wash our dishes.
Dr Kelly Bright in University of Arizona says that the reason why there are lots of them in sponge is because there is possibility that has left food in it, damp and we use them for long period.
It will cause campylobacter diarrhea, abdominal pain, and are at risk of infection, when you use same sponge with knife which sliced raw meat and other dishes.
Solutions: If possible try to use new one every week, or try to bleach disinfection for 15 minutes every week.
2.
Kitchen Sink.
According to research, there are 500,000 bacteria in square inch either sink is full of dishes or not.
Solution: People think that the dish washing liquid will kill bacteria, but those cleaners don't have ability to kill bacteria.
You can kill those bacteria if you apply bleach to the sink and wipe them after 10 minutes.
3.
Faucets.
That includes both in kitchen and bathroom.
According to research there are 13,000 bacteria per square inch Solutions: you should spray one of anti-bacteria at least once a week.
4 Your home office.
According to research there are more bacteria in home office than one of those big company office.
Solution: try not to eat in your home office.
And with anti bacteria product, clean your keyboard, mouse and phone at least once a week.
5 Toilet.
According to the research there are 3 million bacteria per 2.
3 Z which is 200 times more than ones in a chopping board.
Solution: In toilets bacteria live there in formation of thin layers.
You have to use bleaching product to clean every surface of toilet at least once a week.
6 Bath Tub.
When you enjoy sophisticated bubble bath, you might enjoy it with bacteria.
According to research, there are 120,000 bacteria per square inch.
Solution: You have to clean with bleach product at least once a week.
7.
Shower Curtain.
Dr.
Norman Pace in University of Colorado said that if you see stains and soap bubble on the shower curtain you will see lots of Sphingomonas and Methylobacterium.
Solution: You have to wash well, dry well and change it often.
8.
Washer.
Study shows that bacteria can move from clothes to clothes in a washer.
A research in University of Arizona shows that when they washed a clothes with hepatitis B virus, other clothes were infected with same virus.
Solution: wash with bleach and when the washer is not in use it should stay dry.
If you have a kid, it is better to separate from your clothes when washing to prevent infection.
9.
Vacuum Cleaner.
Even though vacuum cleaner is to clean, it can be a main factor for virus infection.
Dr.
Guba from University of California said that he found Escherichia coli in half of vacuum cleaners he inspected.
He also added that there are lots of nutrition and easy to move for bacteria.
Solution: When you clean your house, clean where ever is clean first, then you have to clean where it is more dirty.
After you use the vacuum cleaner, make sure you wash your hand with soap.
It is also important not to use vacuum cleaners on food, and have to change the filter often.
10.
Bed.
Bed mattress and pillows provide nutrition to ticks.
Also, sperm and sweat can be good food for bacteria.
Therefor, inside mattress can be nice nest for those bacteria.
This can cause allergies and many other diseases.
Solutions: Change the mattress cover to one that doesn't let those bacteria through and wash pillows and bed covers with hot water regularly.