Your bathroom is your private sanctuary where you get ready to greet each day. It’s the space for some ‘me time’ and for you to relax and unwind after a long day. However, these common habits are actually turning your retreat into a space alive with bacteria.
1. Leaving makeup on your bench
Bathrooms are typically the best place to apply makeup due to the natural light, storage space and mirrors. A common habit is to leave makeup products on the bathroom counter. However, the moist air in bathrooms makes it a harmful environment for storing cosmetic products. The same also applies to your makeup tools such as sponges and brushes, which can also harbour bacteria.
It’s a good idea to start storing your make-up products and tools in cupboards, drawers or beauty cases to protect them from germs. For make-up tools, it’s also beneficial to clean them with hot soapy water or a makeup applicator cleaner on a regular basis.
2. Not cleaning your toilet
Considering that 93 days in a lifetime is spent on the toilet and the fact that there’s an average of about 50 bacteria per square inch on a toilet seat, it’s vital that your toilet be clean to prevent illnesses.
It’s a common habit to wait until you can see that your toilet is dirty before you clean it. However, bacteria are so small that you can’t see them with the human eye. So, it would help if you were cleaning your toilet at least once a week to minimise the number of bacteria. If cleaning weekly is not enough for you after hearing these facts, you could consider purchasing a new toilet. American Standard’s rimless design toilets are built with hygiene systems making them easy to clean.
