The correct use of the toilet

Habit 1: Cover the toilet lid when flushing
Dr. Philip Terno of New York University pointed out that if the toilet lid is opened when flushing, the instantaneous cyclone in the toilet can carry germs or microorganisms up to 6 meters high in the air, suspended in the air for several hours, and then fall on On the walls and objects. In this way, toothbrushes, mouthwash cups, towels, etc. in the bathroom will be contaminated by bacteria.

In addition, if the toilet lid is not closed when flushing, the smell in the toilet will spread everywhere, and it will also easily affect the air quality in the toilet.

Habit 2: Clean the dirt in the toilet in time
The toilet is easily contaminated with urine stains, feces and other dirt. If you find that there are still residues after flushing, you must also wash the toilet. Otherwise, it will easily form macular stains, and mold and bacteria will grow.

Except for the vicinity of the pipe mouth, the outlet on the inner edge of the toilet and the outside of the base are all places where dirt and dirt are contained. When cleaning, first lift the toilet seat and spray the interior with toilet cleaner. After a few minutes, use the toilet brush to scrub thoroughly. , It is best to use a thin-headed brush, which can better clean the inner edge of the toilet and the depth of the pipe mouth.

Habit 3: Try not to set up a wastebasket near the toilet

It is a habit of most families to set up a waste paper basket next to the toilet to store used toilet paper. But few people clean the wastebasket at any time, so the bacteria on the toilet paper will spread everywhere, and if stored for a long time, the bathroom becomes a "bacteria room".

In fact, in addition to sanitary napkins, other toilet paper can generally be thrown through the toilet and flushed away, and there is no need to put it in the paper basket. If you must use it, use a covered wastebasket, which needs to be replaced and cleaned daily.

Habit 4: Pay attention to the toilet seat cleaning

Professor Yu Qingfu from the School of Public Health of Fudan University pointed out that the survey found that 32% of toilets have Shigella, one of which is called "Songnei", which survives on the toilet for up to 17 days; another experimental report It was also pointed out that when 100 million polioviruses were put into the toilet, 3,000 viruses were spilled on the seat.

The place with such serious pollution is the most "close" contact with people's skin. It is necessary to clean it and clean the toilet seat frequently with disinfectant. If possible, you may wish to change to a toilet with antibacterial function and splash-proof design.

The toilet lid should be closed for flushing. The correct toilet usage habits are summarized as above. You can see if you have these correct toilet usage habits. If not, you can learn and develop good toilet usage habits, so that you will not only feel It is more comfortable to use the toilet, and it can also make the toilet have a longer life.