When you think of dirty places that are filled with germs in your home, your first thought will likely be the toilet. Maybe the bathroom sink. And, you are not wrong. If you are looking for germs and bacteria, those two can hold some of the worst of the worst of those little invisible bugs. filthy it would make a Marine cringe.
Turns out, if you’re looking for something disgusting, look no further than your computer or a video game controller. When a British household cleanser paired up with UNICEF to find the places in your house, the toilet faired pretty well. Now, we don’t recommend serving dinner there without a good cleansing, but things like kid’s toys, the handle of the refrigerator, and your telephone faired far worse.
In the bathroom, you will find plenty of bacteria all around. The toilet seat is definitely full of problems. Think about this: Before you wash your hands the first thing you touch is the faucet. Yep, the faucet is a treasure trove of bacteria. It was touched before you washed your hands… and after you wash you grab that same dirty handle. When you are doing bathroom remodeling, consider asking for newer faucets that have modern Microban technology that helps resist bacteria. Every little bit will help!
So, before you start to curse out the lowly toilet bowl, it’s important to know that other places in the home are far dirtier… but, if you’re looking for solutions on how to create a bathroom that is easy to keep clean and helps protect your family from germs, give us a call!
