# 15 Everyday Bathroom Habits That Are Disgusting - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/lifestyle/home/15-everyday-bathroom-habits-that-are-disgusting/ - Published: 2018-07-22T15:00:11+10:00 - Author: Cherie Bobbins ## _Over the years, I have house-shared with some pretty rancid folk. – _ My jaw would be on the floor if I wasn’t so fearful of catching the clap. It always made me pose the question that if you could see it, why the hell wouldn’t you clean it???!!! Look, I’m no Captain Cleano, – but employing basic hygiene isn’t difficult. I can’t imagine drying’my face on the same part of the towel where’someone else had dried their janglies. > The bathroom is the’ultimate judgement zone. People may skip over your messy bedroom > or kitchen but they will never miss your bathroom filth. It is a place where inspiration > strikes and a place of solitude where you can belt out Sam Smith or Adele songs, > but it’s also a breeding’ground for numerous bacteria. This is about the time to get real and overhaul your bathroom and your disgusting pre-conceived ideas of a ‘clean’ bathroom. – You may find yourself guilty of’these nasty habits, but let’s get some advice from experts on how to get past’your disgusting everyday habits’in the bathroom. ## 1. Being’too clingy with your toothbrush. [⌊1⌉⌊1⌉[ If you’re the type who brushes’your teeth almost every meal, here’s a biting fact; All the toothbrushes and dental floss you stick into your mouth to have a fresh breath and clean teeth will be a futile effort if they’re’stored in a place overrun by bacteria, like your bathroom. Lack of ventilation is a breeding ground for mould and mildew. Also, placing your toothbrush container near a toilet can contaminate’your toothbrush with’severe’pathogenic bacteria’whenever it is flushed. It’s actually more unhygienic if your toothbrushes sit too close with your’flatmate’s toothbrush in the container. Hear this out: your toothbrush needs a breather! ** Tips:** * Rinse it with a hot water before and after use. * No swapping (Oh please!). * Dry it. * Bristles up and handle down. * Do not place them in a covered’container. Containers should have a drain at the bottom. * Replace toothbrush every 3-4 months. > Did you know that when’you’re sick, you carry a lot of bacteria from your mouth > to your toothbrush? Studies reveal that a lot of these bacteria stay’in your toothbrush > for weeks which could lead to another episode of sickness. Dentists advise to’sanitise > your toothbrush by soaking it in an antibacterial solution for 10 minutes after > every’brushing. ## 2. The soapy dish you never noticed. [⌊Bathroom habits that are disgusting⌉⌊Bathroom habits that are disgusting⌉[ [httpwww Huffingtonpost Com](http://www. Huffingtonpost. Com) One side is dry, but the bottom stays wet all day! – It’s that wet part’that gathers germs and’thrives, not to mention the build up of soap’scum in your dish which you choose not to mind at all. Yikes! Before you develop’a phobia, here are helpful cleaning tips: **Tips:** * While soap bars are cheap, they’re grotty when left wet. – By switching to liquid soap, you can cull those germs. * Or if you’re the conventional bar’soap user, clean your soap dish regularly’with a paste (from a concoction of a tablespoon of baking soda and a’teaspoon of apple cider vinegar). Scrub it and rinse. ## 3. Behold, shower curtain mould! [⌊3⌉⌊3⌉[ Orangemold Net This is tame in comparison to some of the rank black mess my flatmate has allowed to accumulate. Thank God for separate bathrooms! Showers are’warm and damp, – a perfect environment for mould and mildew. Mould and mildew build up, and if you can see it’dotted around, will’indicate that’your shower needs some serious cleaning.** Tips:** * Regular washing can help, but also try mould remover. But if you’re using a fabric curtain, wash according to label’instructions. * Make sure to dry’well between uses. ## 4. Using’towels for’more than a week. [⌊4⌉⌊4⌉[ It may look cozy and fluffy, but truth be told, bath towels are recommended to be washed after three to four uses while hand towels need to be laundered as frequently as bed linen. By the way, – sharing towels is’discouraged to avoid cross contamination of skin diseases. Gah! The jangly cooties! **Tips:** * Wash it and dry completely between uses. * Store it by rolling to save space. * Have an ample supply of towels. * Never hang wet towels in the kitchen. ## 5. A dirty, lurking bacteria in’bathroom’mats. [⌊5⌉⌊5⌉[ It’s a refreshing feeling to come out of the bath’or shower’squeaky clean, but watch what you’re stepping into. Mats get damp multiple times and yield a number of germs with an awful odour from constant damp. **Tips:** * Mats’should be washed every week’in warm water’to kill deep-seated’in-between’germs. * Never wash it together with your clothes. Hello toe jam in your panties! ## 6. Leaving razors in the shower and using them past the expiration date. [⌊6⌉⌊6⌉[ A razor can only survive three shaves. It’s harbouring bacteria’and’you don’t want infections on your legs or maybe down there ladies and gents. Leaving it in the shower makes it susceptible’to more germs and especially rust. **Tip: –** Clean it before and after shaving using hot water. ## 7. Overdue body’sponge [⌊Toddler enjoying messy outdoor painting with blue paint on face and clothes⌉⌊Toddler enjoying messy outdoor painting with blue paint on face and clothes⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/713.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) gayaussie.co Showering with an overused washcloth can wreak havoc on’your skin. In a warm and wet atmosphere, bacteria’grow rapidly which make you prone to’infections and other harmful skin conditions especially when the entire gang shares the same scrub. ( Yikes!) When was the last time you’ve replaced your scrubber anyway? **Tips:** * Loofah or Sea sponge: Though it’s best loved because of its exfoliating properties and that it dries out easily, it only lasts for about three to four weeks as its crevices can be easily contaminated. * Mesh Bath scrub: Toss it out after eight weeks to keep bacteria at bay. * Air dry completely in a well-ventilated area. ## 8. Deep-seated dirt on your’toilet seat [⌊8⌉⌊8⌉[ No one enjoys scrubbing someone else’s ‘friends’ trying to climb out of the toilet bowl. It’s a chore you never want to do, but help is at hand! All you need to have are these handful items: * Gloves * Toilet Brush * Toilet Bowl Cleaner * Disinfectant Spray Scrub until it’s so clean you can eat of it. Jokes. Don’t do that. ## 9. The forbidden touch on doorknobs and light switches [⌊9⌉⌊9⌉[ [httpwww Tinymonkey Org](http://www. Tinymonkey. Org) Hands are the usual means for contamination and just so you know, bathroom doors are one of the germiest surfaces. Take a peek at’your doorknobs and switches and, if you’ve got kids, you’ll probably find all sorts of’nasty boogies and hardened crusties’of who knows what. **Tip:** * Spray it with Lysol’and wipe it clean. * Or eucalyptus oil on a cotton pad cuts through the grime and disinfects all in one. ## 10. Soaking in stained and mouldy bath tubs. [⌊Www Homesexposed Ca⌉⌊Www Homesexposed Ca⌉[ [httpwww Homesexposed Ca](http://www. Homesexposed. Ca) Go on, rest your fanny pack in that pool of filth. Wretch! – Can you imagine yourself’wading in a’tub that looks like a building site port-a-potty? – Swimming in all those germs can adversely affect your skin and health. Turn your rancid’bath tubs into an enticing and sparkling clean’spa. **The right way to do it:** * Clean regularly and allow to dry. * Try these homemade [solutions](http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/6-household-items-for-a-sparkling-bathtub/). ## 11. Leaving bathroom floors and walls dirty for years. [⌊Toddler enjoying messy outdoor painting with blue paint on face and clothes⌉⌊Toddler enjoying messy outdoor painting with blue paint on face and clothes⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1113.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) This is the least appealing part to clean. Grout that has become slimy are harbouring some heinous fungi. It’s the same kind of bacteria that give you athlet’s foot this is why we have every good reason to wash it. **Tip: – **Cleaning it with [baking soda and vinegar](http://hubpages.com/living/Cleaning-Grout-Between-Tiles-Floors-Bathroom-Shower-Kitchen) can bring back the sparkle and kill the cooties. ## 12. Resting anything on dirty bathroom counters. [⌊12⌉⌊12⌉[ Whether it’s a place for your toothbrush’or’leaving make up tools like sponges and brushes, your vanity surface has got to be spic and span. If not, you are just facilitating that germ orgy, transferring all that grot to your mouth and face. **Tip: – **You can use a [microfibre](http://wellnessmama.com/4719/natural-bathroom-cleaning/) – cloth and natural’solutions or sprays to clean countertops, keeping them sparkly and germ- free! ## 13. Lack of decent ventilation for bathroom. Bathrooms have got to have proper ventilation to avoid that perfect warm and damp environment that germs love to thrive in. – Aside from this, bacteria multiply quickly’which make your bathroom the most prevalent’place for moulds. [⌊13⌉](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1310.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)** Tips:** 1. Turn on the ventilation fan during and after showers to remove moisture out of the room. Also, make sure your ventilation works properly. An important but often overlooked part of a house’s ventilation is the air ducts. Air ducts take all of the unwanted air in the room and if it is not cleaned properly, can be home to built up dust – and bacteria. If you haven’t had the time to get it cleaned, contact – [ Jim’s Air Conditioning](https://www.jimsairconditioning.net.au/services/duct-cleaning/) for professional air duct cleaning services. 2. Keep windows open to provide natural fresh air. 3. In the absence of ventilation, have a dehumidifier. No wallpaper in the bathroom. Try applying a mould resistant paint. ## 14. The grime in your showerhead [⌊14⌉⌊14⌉[ Turning on a dirty’shower can send millions of germs straight onto your face and into your lungs. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a shower to get clean, no? Uh oh. – Let’s do’cleaning’from the top. **Tips:** * Take off the showerhead from the pipe and soak in vinegar’overnight. * Rinse it after and you’ll see the mineral deposits flake off. * Scrub through the holes and do this until it’s free from residue. * Clean regularly to avoid build up of scale. ## 15. Clogging your drain with lumps of hair. [⌊15⌉⌊15⌉[ It’s creepy to find hair knots blocking your bathroom drains, and they freaking stink if left to accumulate for too long. It’s mostly ladies who get the blame for this hair plague but these can help. **Tips:** * Gather up any wayward hairs after showering and throw them in the bin. * If too much hair have clogged it, then it’s time to seek serious [drainage’h](http://www.wikihow.com/Unclog-a-Bathtub-Drain) elp. > We hear you. The bathroom may not be your most favourite place to’clean but certainly > it needs more regular scrubbing’than you realise. The truth is, you can avoid > all these rancid inconveniences when you’whip over your surfaces and wash your > towels regularly. No one needs toe jam – anywhere! [[ via giphy ## _How often do you clean your bathroom?_ [[ ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/faf9bf00a26043f5f3422df4dbfa751e3e1b5279ccc74bc4a3aa33e76430fc1d? s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Cherie Bobbins Cherie Bobbins creates an authentic account of motherhood from the front-lines with a central theme of empowering other mothers through Cherie's first hand experiences. Her aim for every piece of content created is to serve someone, sparking them to exclaim, "OMG, Cherie Bobbins totally gets me, it's exactly what I needed and I am not alone!"� Residing in Melbourne, experiencing four seasons in one day, Cherie has had an overflowing, clean basket of laundry on rotation since January 2015. Cherie is a life hacker, professional laundry dodger and mother of two. 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