Ms. Zhang and Mr. Huang are a couple, and there will inevitably be friction when they live together. One of the things that Ms. Zhang can’t stand the most is that every time Mr. Huang has a bowel movement Flushing the toilet without covering it, she couldn’t help but feel sick when she thought of the bacteria flying onto her towel and toothbrush. However, after she said it many times, Mr. Huang didn’t take it seriously. She felt that Ms. Zhang was making a big fuss about being “poor and exquisite.” The poop was in the toilet and flushed down for two or three seconds.
How many germs will there be if the toilet is flushed without the lid?
The first: Bacterial detection test by the School of Environment, Beijing Normal University
The sampling environment is an ordinary home environment. First, pour the bacterial solution into the toilet to simulate the state after defecation, and then collect air. In order to better understand the bacterial spray Spattering range, the interval between each sampling point is 25cm.
The test is divided into two cases, one with the lid and the other without the lid.
Incubate the collected air and check the results after 24 hours. The results show that the closer to the toilet, the more bacteria in the air, especially in the space above the toilet0.5-1 meters, the bacteria are very high ( The total number of colonies was 60). But with the lid on, the bacterial count was cut in half (total colony count 34).
Seeing this result, I can’t help thinking about three questions:
First,Covering the lid is really effective in reducing diffusion into the air Bacteria in the toilet, however, will the toilet seat be particularly dirty and stick to clothes when you sit down?
Secondly,If the child does not cover the lid when flushing the toilet, will the bacteria Fly over? After all, most children are about one meter tall.
Finally,Most of the toilets are now siphon type toilets. Will bacteria remain?
The toilet seat is used as an intercepting object, and bacteria will adhere to it more or less, at least these bacteria will not fall on other items, as long as span>Wipe the toilet seat frequently, I believe it will not be too dirty. It is necessary to educate the children at home that the lid should be removed when flushing the toilet, especially children with weak immune systems who are often sick. As for the toilet, when the stool is flushed, the airflow generated is large, the bacteria have been taken away, and the residual amount is very small.
After reading this experiment, you should tell your family that you should drop the lid after you go to the toilet, and hygiene products that come into contact with your skin and mouth are the best Keep it farther away, do not install the towel drying rack above the toilet, and preferably cover the toothbrush head.
In addition to the toilet, there are 3 inconspicuous places in the bathroom Dirty, do you usually clean it?
Tissue Trash Can
What is in the trash can, everyone must know, not only has more bacteria, but also has a great smell after a long time, it is best to throw it out every day. In fact, toilet paper is easy to decompose, and it can be thrown away directly. On special days for female friends, the replaced items can be thrown into the trash can. Pay attention to replacing the garbage bags to maintain hygiene. Reminder, the trash can also have a lid.
Shower clogged with dirt
You can take a look at the shower head at home. Is the water output very small and there is still a lot of scale in the water outlet? In fact, it is also very dirty. It touches our skin and mucous membranes every day, which is very unhygienic. You can use white vinegar, lemon and other items to soak the shower, wait until the scale on it softens, and then use a steel needle to clean it off.
The floor under the washbasin
Some people are decorating There are still pipes left on the washbasin, which often leaks. The ground has black stains and even moss, which is very dirty. The weather is hot and there is an unpleasant smell. There is also a joint between the ground and the wall, which may have been moldy. If it is rarely cleaned, it will produce a lot of bacteria.
We should not only pay attention to the hygiene of the toilet, but also pay attention to the places that are not easy to clean and clean. Although bacteria do not necessarily make you sick, but There are a lot of bacteria and long-term contact. When the body’s immunity declines, it may become ill.
Knowledge extension: Can water from the toilet splash on the buttocks, can I get sick?
The truth is not, because it’s not that easy. First of all, the premise of contracting a disease is that the number of viruses is large enough. There may be viruses on the toilet, but the number will not be too much, because they cannot survive on the toilet for too long, and they will not breed in large numbers, even if there are residual feces in the toilet. Bacteria, which are left in very small amounts each time they are washed away.
Secondly, if you want to invade the human body, you have to pass the skin,< /span>The skin is intact without wounds, it is difficult for the virus to enter. If there is a wound, it is uncertain. Remember, the human body is susceptible to disease only when the virus enters the mucous membranes.
Maybe you are still worried after saying this, so I suggest you pay attention when you go to the toilet outside and bring some dry paper towels or disinfectant wipes , wipe on the toilet seat, or lay out a few sheets of paper. The most important thing is to prevent splashing, so how to prevent the feces from splashing on the butt?
You can choosesquatting, squatting It is not easy to accumulate water. Don’t worry about this problem. If it is a toilet, then throw one or two toilet papers at the bottom. Be careful not to throw too much, and be careful to cause blockage, which will be embarrassing.
In addition, when entering or leaving the toilet and closing the door, on the doorknob strong>There are also bacteria, so don’t forget to wash your hands after going to the toilet. You can use hand sanitizer or disinfectant if you can, especially before washing your face and eating, you must keep your hands hygienic.
The toilet you touch every day contains a lot of invisible bacteria. Don’t rush to press the flush button after defecation, do one more Steps can reduce bacteria and make our living environment a little healthier. In addition to the toilet, you should also pay attention to other places, such as showers, trash cans, floor drains, the top of cabinets, faucets, etc., which need to be cleaned regularly.
References:
[1]The 3 major sanitary corners in the home are unexpectedly It’s a “germ nest”! Let’s see if you have any. Beijing Satellite TV, I’m a big doctor. 2022-02-07
[2][Health] Flush the toilet and cover it ? Or not cover? The results of the experiment shocked everyone. People’s Daily. 2019-03-24
[3] A small action before flushing the toilet is related to your health! Most people ignore Dr. Clove.2020-03-06