1. Pillow
Have you ever had a stuffy nose or a slight headache when you got up? A British study found that no matter whether it is a new pillow or an old pillow, there are at least one or two kinds of bacteria that cause asthma or other diseases, and some even have more than a dozen tiny reptiles. Dead skin cells, mites, molds and bacteria are common pillow “residents”. At the same time, the research also has an amazing discovery: synthetic fiber pillows have more harmful substances than traditional down pillows, because synthetic fibers are not as tight as natural ones.
Cleaning method: the cleaning method is different according to the type of pillow. If it’s filled with down, you need to take it to the dry cleaner’s, said Dr. Irene Larson of Columbia University. “This can eliminate the allergens you are worried about.” However, for synthetic fiber pillows, you can wash them with your home washing machine. Please read the precautions on the dry cleaning label before washing.
2. Toothbrush holder
A study by the National Health Foundation of the United States found that 27% of the toothbrush seats were contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus. The study also found an unknown bacterium related to E. coli. In fact, after many experiments, scientists from the National Health Foundation believe that the dirtiest place in the bathroom is the rack where you put your toothbrush.
Cleaning method: the National Health Foundation recommends that the toothbrush holder be washed in hot soapy water twice a week.
3. Water tank of coffee machine (American coffee machine)
You usually clean the coffee pot and filter carefully. But when was the last time you cleaned the water tank according to the instructions of the coffee machine? Yes, it may have been a while. That’s the problem. The National Health Foundation of the United States found that mold and yeast were present in 50% of the water tanks of coffee machines.
Cleaning method: open the manual of your coffee machine and clean it according to the method it says. But the most recommended method is to put some white vinegar in the water tank, boil it like coffee until half of the vinegar drops into the glass coffee pot, then stop the coffee making process, leave it for an hour, and then rinse the whole coffee machine.
4. Key (keyboard)
From your computer keyboard to the house key in your pocket, there are a lot of microorganisms on their surfaces. If you never clean them like most people, you should pay attention to them. A British research report found that there were four times more pathogenic bacteria on keyboards than on toilet seats in public toilets.
Cleaning method: remember to scrub carefully with disinfectant wipes.
5. Mobile phone
Mobile phones are always around you, whether it’s your desk, bank counter or restaurant table. These warm places are becoming hotbeds for bacteria and microorganisms to grow. The research of Stanford University shows that not only your mobile phone is a “microbial magnet”, but also the smooth glass surface of your mobile phone is a good tool for transferring microorganisms.
Cleaning method: disinfection wipes are your best helper. But remember to turn off the phone when wiping, and do not turn on the phone until the antibacterial ingredients are dry.
6. Shoelaces
They are very close to the ground, so when you walk, your shoelaces will be stained with dust and street dirt. According to research by the University of Arizona, there are millions of microorganisms attached to shoes and shoelaces (while there are only thousands on toilet seats).
Cleaning method: soak your shoelaces in hot soapy water, scrub them, and then rinse them off. If you want to put them into the washing machine for cleaning, there is one thing to note: shoelaces may get entangled with the mixer of the washing machine, so you’d better put them in a washing bag.
7. Wallet
You will take it with you every day and put it in various public places, such as the bank counter and the washstand in the bathroom. According to the survey of British sanitary facilities service company initial, the wallet is dirtier than the public toilet in the office, and the most bacteria are found on its back and handle.
Cleaning method: it has a lot to do with the material of your wallet. But most wallets can be wiped with disinfectant wipes or washed with soapy water. If your wallet is made of some kind of fabric, dry cleaning will be better.
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