We all know that the toilet seat has a lot of dirt. But the same dirt can be on the pillow on which we sleep with our face. Due to a mistake, it is surprising to know but it is true. Dangerous bacteria on pillows can enter the body through the nose or mouth. This can cause dangerous infections. It can cause many serious diseases.
Toilet seats are very dirty
There can be a lot of fungi, bacteria, viruses in the bathroom. Most germs are found on the toilet seat. People are also prohibited from carrying mobile phones in this place. It is said that taking the mobile to the toilet can also introduce these dirty microbes to your phone. While eating food or doing other work, it can enter the body and make a person sick.
The pillow cover is dirtier than the toilet seat
According to one report, your pillowcase may contain 17 thousand times more germs than the toilet seat. The same pillow that everyone sleeps on facing. This figure is provided by Amerisleep. Which shows that your bed can be home to many disease-causing germs.
Danger of dangerous bacteria
Pillow covers can contain many dangerous and less dangerous bacteria. These may include gram negative rods, gram positive rods, bacillus and gram positive cocci.
1 mistake can cost you dearly
Failure to wash pillow covers at the right time poses a risk of bacterial infection. A cover washed 1 week ago can contain 17,442 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. As time progresses, so does the risk.
Every week the filth grows
If the pillow cover was washed 2 weeks ago, it can contain 332 times more bacteria than the tank. In 3 weeks there can be 405 times more germs than the kitchen sink and 39 times more germs than your pet’s stomach bowl in 4 weeks.
The whole bed can make you sick
These dangerous bacteria can be present all over the bed. This can be on your bedsheet, blanket, mattress or anything. The report says that your mattress should also be replaced every 7 years.
Clean every week
To reduce the risk of this bacteria, clean pillows and sheets at least once a week. Washing your hands and feet before going to bed can also reduce this risk.
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