6 germ-spreading habits that you should give up right now

With the outbreak of coronavirus, we all have become extra cautious about our hygiene habits. We leave no stone unturned in keeping our houses sparkling clean. All of us are washing hands more than ever before and strictly following all the hygiene rules, advised by medical experts.
But there are still some filthy habits that we follow without even realising. Here is a list of six such practices.

Not shutting the toilet lit while flushing
According to the American Journal of Infection Control, when you flush, the contents of the toilet (water and germs) get tossed around in the air. Not closing the toilet lid, can contaminate your hands, bathroom surfaces and objects kept nearby like toothbrushes and shampoo bottles with bacteria.

Chewing on pens
Though it might sound like a common habit among kids, it is not the case with kids alone. Many of us, even as adults chew on pens, sometimes even when the pen doesn't belong to us. Eww, gross. Stop this habit right away.

Using your mouth to open things
How many of you open the everyday milk pack with your teeth? It may seem convenient but it's absolutely unhygienic. If we take the example of a milk pack, imagine the number of people who touch it, the surfaces it is kept on, before it reaches you. Keep a scissor in your kitchen and use it for opening things.

Using the same kitchen sponge for too long
If you use your kitchen sponge for not just cleaning utensils but cleaning the microwave spills and more, you need to change your kitchen sponge once a week. The frequency can be increased or decreased depending on the usage.

Not disinfecting your kid's toys
Most children have gross behaviours. They put the toys in mouth, throw them on the ground and pick their nose while playing with the toys. The underdeveloped immune systems make them particularly susceptible to illness. Parents should make sure to disinfect their kid's toys every week or maybe often. Make sure to do it especially when your kid's friends come over.

Putting your purse on the floor
Not paying much attention to it, we all put or bags and purses on the floor many times. Doing this takes a lot of bacteria home along with your bag's exterior. Do not keep your bag on the floor and disinfect it.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Collected by My Nguyen