The toilet is indispensable in people’s daily life. It is especially important to maintain its cleanliness. If you don’t pay attention to it, it is very likely to become the source of some diseases.
It is advisable to close the toilet lid when flushing. After going to the toilet, most people do not have the consciousness of closing the toilet lid to flush, and most of them flush it all at once. If the toilet lid is opened when flushing, the instantaneous cyclone in the toilet can bring germs or microorganisms up to 6 meters into the air, and hang in the air for several hours, and finally fall on objects or walls. This will easily pollute the air and indoor items. Nowadays, in most families, going to the toilet, washing, and showering are all carried out in the bathroom. Toothbrushes, mouthwash cups, towels, etc. are also in the same room as the toilet, so they are naturally prone to bacterial contamination. Therefore, you should develop the habit of closing the toilet lid when flushing. During the SARS epidemic last year, the Hong Kong Department of Health took “cover the toilet lid after flushing after using the toilet” as one of the public’s measures to prevent SARS.
Try not to set a wastebasket next to the toilet. Most families will set a wastebasket next to the toilet to place used toilet paper, sanitary napkins, etc., which is very easy to breed bacteria and spread with the air. The longer the storage time, the more bacteria will grow. more bacteria. Therefore, try not to set up a wastebasket next to the toilet. If you must use it, choose one with a lid to prevent the spread of bacteria, and dispose of used toilet paper in a timely manner. In addition, you can prepare a sanitary bag and dispose of it at any time when needed.
There are many bacteria in the toilet seat, which needs to be cleaned carefully. Shigella is easy to produce on the toilet. It is mostly transmitted through human urine and feces. Shigella can survive for more than 10 days in dark and humid places. In addition, many people like to put a cloth gasket on the toilet. This method is easier to absorb and retain excrement pollutants, which increases the possibility of spreading diseases. Cleaning is even more important in places where the most “intimate” contact with people’s skin is where bacteria are easy to hide. General households should wipe with diluted household disinfectant every one or two days, and clean the toilet seat regularly.
The toilet brush should be kept clean and dry. The toilet brush is the basic tool for cleaning the toilet. If you don’t pay attention to cleaning and drying the toilet brush, it can also become a source of pollution. Every time after brushing the dirt, the brush will inevitably be stained with dirt. It is recommended to rinse it with clean water first, and then spray the disinfectant after the water is drained. Finally, hang the toilet brush in a transparent place, and do not just put it in the corner , and don’t put it in an airtight container.
First use the handle suction to squeeze out the water in the toilet, the less water is left, the better. Then, pour high-concentration bleach on the nylon brush and extend it into the inner wall and bottom of the toilet, brush evenly, soak for at least half an hour, and then rinse with clean water, so that the yellow stains and odor will follow with the bleach. The power of sterilizing, disinfecting and stain-removing, cleans up completely.
Note that chlorine-based bleaching agents cannot be used together with any acidic detergents to avoid chlorine gas, which can be dangerous. The outer part of the toilet can be rinsed with water and then wiped with a dry cloth.
If you use the water bought from the hardware store to clean the toilet, it will erode the porcelain of the toilet because it is too strong, making it easier for the dirt to adhere, and the toilet will soon form a brown color that cannot be removed. In fact, you can use toilet cleaner to clean up. If the effect is not good, you can use “safe bleach” in glass bottles, which is available in grocery stores. The usage is to pour safe bleach on the nylon brush, then wipe the toilet, and after a few minutes, rinse while flushing. If the stain is still not removed, it is advisable to leave the bleach in the toilet for a long time before flushing.
