Clipping Board » Illness Enters through Mouth ─ The information that has been made public is often just the tip of the iceberg...
2008/1/16 Chen Guowei
A bacterial inspection survey targeting 10 commonly used daily items by the public found that the dirtiest item is not the toilet seat, but the razor. The number of bacteria detected on razors is 125 times that of toilet seats, followed by masks, and the toothbrush, which everyone uses daily, ranks third.
In this survey titled "King of Life Bacteria," the toilet seat surprisingly came in last, with its bacterial count far behind the ninth-place makeup sponge. However, male friends' razors were 125 times dirtier than toilet seats, and the bacterial count on masks was 31 times that of toilet seats. Even more terrifying is that every time people brush their teeth, it's equivalent to swallowing bacteria from 20 toilet seats. It sounds really exaggerated, but dentist Lu Ruiting pointed out that toothbrushes indeed easily harbor dirt and grime, and it is recommended that people change their toothbrushes approximately every three months.
Lu Ruiting stated that if a toothbrush contains too many bacteria, even those without periodontal disease could develop it from brushing. It is best to place the toothbrush in a well-ventilated cabinet or shelf. If there is a toothbrush cover, remember to cover it, but it is not recommended to place the toothbrush on the platform shelf above the sink.
Additionally, pillowcases, helmets, and towels ranked 4th to 6th in this survey. Doctors urge the public to wash more frequently and maintain cleanliness to improve the quality of life.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 080116/ 63/ rz18. html
Brush Once, Swallow 20 Toilet Seat Germs!
A bacterial inspection survey targeting 10 commonly used daily items by the public found that the dirtiest item is not the toilet seat, but the razor. The number of bacteria detected on razors is 125 times that of toilet seats, followed by masks, and the toothbrush, which everyone uses daily, ranks third.
In this survey titled "King of Life Bacteria," the toilet seat surprisingly came in last, with its bacterial count far behind the ninth-place makeup sponge. However, male friends' razors were 125 times dirtier than toilet seats, and the bacterial count on masks was 31 times that of toilet seats. Even more terrifying is that every time people brush their teeth, it's equivalent to swallowing bacteria from 20 toilet seats. It sounds really exaggerated, but dentist Lu Ruiting pointed out that toothbrushes indeed easily harbor dirt and grime, and it is recommended that people change their toothbrushes approximately every three months.
Lu Ruiting stated that if a toothbrush contains too many bacteria, even those without periodontal disease could develop it from brushing. It is best to place the toothbrush in a well-ventilated cabinet or shelf. If there is a toothbrush cover, remember to cover it, but it is not recommended to place the toothbrush on the platform shelf above the sink.
Additionally, pillowcases, helmets, and towels ranked 4th to 6th in this survey. Doctors urge the public to wash more frequently and maintain cleanliness to improve the quality of life.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 080116/ 63/ rz18. html