Experts have named the most popular and useless ways to protect against germs

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A group of experts presented a list of the most popular and at the same time useless ways to protect against microbes. Experts recommend paying attention to other things.

Many people try to avoid germs in public restrooms by placing thin sheets of paper on the toilet seat, but in reality, any pathogens or fluids quickly overcome the barrier. Skin is all the protection you need. Don’t trust the “five-second rule” that says food or an object dropped on the floor won’t be touched by germs. Using your own clothing, such as your shirt sleeve, to open a door won’t guarantee the desired result. Disease-causing microorganisms will transfer to things that your hands will come into contact with anyway.

Overly neat individuals use their forearms or even elbows to touch surfaces, and at the same time, the possibility of further skin contact is not excluded. If someone nearby sneezed or coughed, and they could not quickly move away from the affected area, the chances of holding their breath long enough to avoid the appearance of microbes are small. More importantly, microorganisms are spread mainly through the hands.

If you wipe several surfaces with one antibacterial wipe, the meaning of the work done is lost. Wearing gloves to grab potentially dirty door handles does not reduce the risk of contact with microbes that are on the fabric for any amount of time. They will encounter them in any case when taking off clothes or when putting them on again.

Excessive use of disinfectants leads to the removal of natural skin bacteria, which makes a person more vulnerable to pathogens. While masks can help block germs, adults don’t necessarily have to wear them at home, even when their child is sick. Plus, they’re not 100% protective. Women are convinced that it’s safer not to sit on the toilet at all. The problem with this habit is that the awkward position makes it difficult to empty your bladder.