Named one of the most harmful to health household habits

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Common mistakes that people do every day, may represent hidden health risks, scientists warn.

Cleanliness and hygiene experts call flushing water in the toilet, which is not closed by the seat cover, one of the most harmful household habits for health.

When you flush the water in the toilet with the seat raised, a fountain of water microparticles mixed with waste is thrown into the air, experts explain. Such “clouds” contain bacteria that can be very harmful to health.

In addition, if the toilet is located in a shared bathroom, the habit of not closing it when flushing the water leads to the fact that harmful bacteria can settle and live for months on various surfaces, including toothbrushes, soap, towel racks.

The result of their use can be an infection known as gastroenteritis and accompanied by a number of negative symptoms: diarrhea, general malaise, abdominal pain.

Advice from specialists. If it is not possible to close the toilet while flushing the water, you should move away from it as far as possible at this moment. Also, after visiting the toilet, you should always wash your hands thoroughly. The toothbrush should be kept in closed places or under the cap.