Many people sometimes resort to public bathrooms and often cover the toilet with toilet paper in the belief that this will protect them from spreading germs and protect against diseases, not knowing that this is not the best way. .
- Bacteria:
You can find bacteria on the toilet itself, bathroom walls, and doorknobs, so when you cover toilet seats with toilet paper before sitting on them, you’re simply covering the contaminated surface with more contamination.
If we flush the toilet with the lid on, it may prevent the spread of bacteria, but there is no way to predict whether people who used the toilet before us did so, other than Many public toilets do not provide such services. A choice.
- Toilet seats are not as dirty as we thought.
Surprisingly, the toilet seat itself is not the most common place for bacteria in the bathroom. Microbiologist Charles Gerba points out that frequently touched surfaces pose the greatest threat. For example, people touch doorknobs, sinks, and toilet paper rolls with their dirty hands. As for toilets, they rarely come into direct contact with our skin or any other part of our body, and many people wipe them with paper towels before use. - It does not reduce the chance of infection:
Using toilet paper to cover the seat in the same bathroom does not reduce the chance of contamination, it does not act as a protective layer because it is already contaminated with the same germs and is going to be touched by other people instead. have done You can carry a sanitary napkin and use it to cover the toilet seat to reduce the number of bacteria that come into contact with your skin, if they are not available, it is best not to touch the seat at all. - It is very difficult to remove anything from the toilet seat anyway.
Indeed, public restrooms are full of bacteria, but if your immune system is healthy and strong and you follow simple hygiene rules, the chances of contracting anything are very low. Most viruses and bacteria only live on the toilet seat for a short time. Furthermore, there is only a risk of infection if the bacteria somehow gets directly into the urethra or genital tract.
Some ways to use public restrooms safely:
It is very difficult to catch something in a public toilet if you follow simple hygiene rules:
- The most important thing to remember is to wash your hands properly using soap and wash your hands for 20-30 seconds, if soap is not available, at least use hand sanitizer.
Do not touch the faucet after washing your hands. Use paper towels to prevent germs from returning to your hands.
Don’t leave your stuff on the floor or near the sink, have someone hold it for you while you wait outside.
Avoid touching anything in the bathroom with your hands and never touch your face, eyes or nose before washing it.
