Common Sense Tips For Public Restroom Germ Protection

الخميس، 16 نوفمبر 2017

By Larry Jackson


If you conducted a survey and asked participants where they are apt to pick up the most germs, the majority of them would say public restrooms. They aren't entirely wrong because bacteria loves organic waste and moisture. The threat of an STD, which concerns many, is fairly low however. These kinds of viruses don't live long outside the human body. You have a much better chance of getting salmonella or shigellosis from touching faucets and door handles. Public restroom germ protection is possible though, it you follow some common sense rules.

About a third of the people who frequent communal bathrooms fail to wash their hands before leaving. If you are among this group, you need to change your habits immediately. Thoroughly washing your hands, and drying them, is the best way to protect yourself from bacteria. You should opt for paper towels, in a dispenser, instead of the air dryer.

It's a good idea to check for supplies before you get into a stall. You need to know that there is toilet paper, soap, and a stocked paper towel dispenser in the bathroom. If the supplies aren't there, you should not be embarrassed to ask a waiter or manager to get them for you. Some people go so far as to bring their own supplies with them everywhere they go.

You may never have considered it, but not all stalls are alike. Which one you choose can matter. Whoever does such studies has concluded that the first stall is the most desirable. It is the least often used, so it tends to be cleaner and better stocked.

The idea of actually sitting down on the bare toilet seat is unacceptable to many. Unless you have balance issues, hovering is a good alternative. For those who find hovering uncomfortable and unnatural, the paper liners some bathrooms provide offers some protection. You can always bring your own liners stuffed inside a tote or purse.

If you have ever gone into a public bathroom at the beach, you have probably seen other people walking around barefoot or in flip flops. Not only is it possible to pick up bacteria from the floor, it's very likely you will unless you protect yourself by wearing real shoes. You need to remember that the floors may only get mopped once a day.

The door handles in bathrooms are loaded with germs. If you can, using your elbow or a paper towel to push them up and down is much better than using your hands. After washing your hands, turn the faucet off with a paper towel. Keeping hand sanitizer in your pocket or purse is one way to ensure you leave the germs behind you in the bathroom.

Public bathrooms are a convenience, and most people are willing to use them. They can be safe too, if you are smart about what you touch. If these facilities put you off, going to the bathroom before you leave home is the best way to avoid them.




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