Our bathrooms often harbor all kinds of harmful germs and bacteria that can cause various illnesses. While we do often put much effort into ensuring these spaces are clean and nice-smelling, there are often hidden or less noticeable areas where these dangers can lurk. From your shower curtain to the toothbrush, and toilet handle to the bathroom floor, extra care should be taken to avoid dangerous infections. So in as much as you think your bright and shiny bathroom is spotless, here are some good habits to adopt that will help make this a safer space.
Flush with the lid on
When you have used the toilet and need to flush, be sure to first pull the lid down. When toilet water flushes, it gets sprayed around the room, causing even fecal matter to travel onto other surfaces and even your toothbrush. If you prefer to keep your toothbrush in the bathroom, invest in a toothbrush holder you can attach to a wall that is at least four feet from your toilet and also a good distance from the sink. This way you can also avoid splashing with dirty water when washing your hands.
Clean, clean, clean
Many people will just focus on brushing the toilet and wiping the floors. You also need to be diligent about cleaning your shower, shower curtain, sinks, and other surfaces. Even if they are gleaming, they will not be truly clean till you have gone over them with some kind of cleaner. If you use some kind of bath mat, also be sure to regularly wash and fully dry it before returning it. After showering and it is wet, hang it up like your towel, or better yet, hang it outside to avoid mold growth.
Also, pay attention to your showerhead and faucet. These fixtures often hide mold and limescale which can compromise the quality of water you use. They also tend to suffer the most from watermarks that dull their look. You can use special cleaners to disinfect them and restore their shiny appearance.
Handle and switches
From the toilet handle for flushing, to the doorknob and light switch, ensure that you regularly wipe down these areas with disinfectant. Just as with the floor and other surfaces in the room, toilet water will often spray and land on these areas. If you do not wash your hands well after using the bathroom, there is also likely to be a transfer of germs from your hands.