Home Revizorro: 10 household trifles to change regularly

The house should be as safe as possible. But few people suspect that they are at risk when using the most common household items. Experts have discovered the ten things we are used to that can be dangerous and how to avoid them.

A toothbrush will only be your faithful assistant in the fight for oral hygiene if you change it at least once every three months. Otherwise, colonies of bacteria, including staphylococci and E. coli, form on the hairs. Do not forget the cup for the brush – it should be washed regularly with warm water and soap.

After combing, be sure to remove all remaining hair on the teeth, wash the comb with soap or alcohol once a week, and buy a new one at least once or twice a year.

It serves as a barrier to water, but not to bacteria, which feel comfortable on the vinyl surface. It is worth changing the curtain often or buying a fabric one that can be washed in a typewriter.

Imagine how many bacteria can accumulate in slippers in a few years! After all, you put them on not only immediately after hygienic procedures. Change indoor shoes at least once every six months and don’t forget to wash them.

It is an environment in which dangerous microorganisms multiply with pleasure. High humidity and food residue are a real resort for mold, yeast and even E. coli. Sponges should be changed at least once a week.

If your mattress is more than eight years old, don’t delay buying a new one. In the stuffing and fabric covered with a mattress, skin particles accumulate, creating a favorable habitat for dust mites, fungi and bacteria. This leads to allergies, exacerbation of asthma, respiratory problems.

Unfortunately, even the most powerful and modern vacuum cleaner is not able to completely clean the carpet, so change this piece of interior decoration at least once every five years.

Bacteria from raw fish and meat “travel” to the cutting board, and a fungus can also grow in a wooden board. Change the kitchen boards every 2-3 months and disinfect once a week.

We remind you that it is worth changing your pillowcase regularly, especially if you have skin problems or dandruff. But even with all the rules of hygiene, it is recommended to renew the pillows every two to three years.

Buy new towels once a year – the ones that last longer can have “new life” due to a large number of germs, bacteria and fungi. If the towel has become poorly absorbent, it can be replaced sooner.