Some household items that many of us use every day pose real health risks. How to find out which essential attributes of everyday life, if used incorrectly, can cause significant harm to the well-being of household members? Let's try to figure it out.
Kitchen sponges
Due to their performance properties, they are popular accessories for maintaining cleanliness. If the rules of use are not followed, the surface of the sponge becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and microbes, such as salmonella, E. coli, etc. These microorganisms cause gastrointestinal disorders, pharyngitis, and can also provoke the appearance of more serious diseases. We usually use the dishwasher, microwave, or simply wash with soap and water to disinfect. But such treatment only removes harmful microflora, and the spore cultures from which new microorganisms appear remain in place. Therefore, the best way to protect yourself from such health problems is to throw the sponge in the trash after 7-10 days of use.
High pile floor carpet
The carpet is a collection of dust, allergens and bacteria. Improper cleaning and high humidity in the room can cause the appearance of mold, which is difficult to notice with the naked eye. Inhaling its spores can cause runny noses, sinusitis and even asthma.The most effective way to get rid of carpet fungus is to throw out the carpet.
Plastic bottles and containers
Plastic bottles and containers accumulate toxins that are dangerous to the health of households. Therefore, bottles should be thrown away immediately after using their contents, and containers should be changed once a month.
Bin
And in particular the contents of the bucket. The most “harmful” garbage is litter after vacuuming. Villi from upholstered furniture, hair, skin particles, and harmful microorganisms enter the lungs and cause respiratory diseases. Decomposing food waste causes no less harm to our health. Therefore, the trash can must be thoroughly disinfected after each emptying.
Bed sheets
Wet bedding is a favorable environment for the proliferation of microorganisms. Synthetic and feather pillows can contain about 20 types of fungi. Mites can also live in the bed, causing an allergic reaction and coughing.
Means for baiting mice, cockroaches and moths
They contain harmful substances that, even in small doses, can provoke the development of Parkinson's disease in humans. Therefore, it is better to poison domestic parasites using a respirator.
Vinyl wallpapers
They decorate the home interior, but contain polyvinyl chloride, which causes problems with the liver and kidneys.
Air fresheners
The products we love to use in our bathrooms contain substances such as ethylene glycol and terpene. The first one, getting inside the body, can cause weakness, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat. Terpene, when reacting with ozone, produces toxic combinations.
Antiperspirants
Deodorants and antiperspirants may contain aluminum salts. With long-term, continuous use of such a drug, a person may experience disturbances in the functioning of the kidneys and even problems in the field of oncology.
Mouthwash
May contain triclosan, which causes allergic reactions and hormonal disturbances.
Keep your home clean, but don't turn it into a sterile operating room. After all, home comfort lies not only in order, but also in the smell of delicious baked goods, caring for each other, and warm relationships.
