Shocking Places Where Bacteria Thrive (5 of 5)

Bathtubs

It’s the place where we bathe so of course there is going to be bacteria. Pair that up with the water that cling to the tub and you have a spot where the bacteria can spread quickly over time.

Not only that but bathtubs are particularly dangerous for bacteria as the bacteria can build up in the pipelines where water is stored too. Make a point of cleaning and disinfecting your bathtub regularly with disinfectant or white vinegar.

Be sure to scrub the surface with a heavy-duty sponge as well.

Dish Sponges And Rags

The items that we use to clean up dirty dishes are of course going to be dirty in time and build up all kinds of bacteria given time. The more we use them, the more we run into cases where we are simply moving germs from one dish to another.

The same holds true with rags as well as drying cloths too.

To deal with these, there are a few options. First, if you are a rag user, you can opt for reusable dishcloths. That or make a point of washing it with hot water every day or two.

For sponge users, throw your wet sponge in the microwave for a minute or two or boil it for several minutes to disinfect it. That or make a point of changing sponges every two weeks.

Kitchen Sinks

This shouldn’t come as a surprise since sponges are prone to so many germs. If you’re using those same sponges or rags to wipe down your sink, you’re spreading germs as a result of that too.

Other scenarios that can cause sinks to build up with bacteria is dirty dishes left in the sink for several days. Not only that but washing dirty veggies or raw meats also build up bacteria too.

All of this goes down those pipes and cling there, allowing themselves to grow and build up in the sink.

As such, be sure to clean your sink thoroughly twice per week. Focus on the bottom, strainer, and the sides of the sink.

Doorknobs, Banisters, Handles

Those at home and in public are surfaces that we touch all the time whenever we want to open something or hold onto for support. As such, this is a perfect place for germs and bacteria to grow and accumulate as well.

To clean it down, make sure you are using wipes to handle these surfaces at home. While in public, make sure you are washing your hands often.

Carpets, Floors, And Rugs

Another obvious one is the surfaces we walk on. Fortunately, these ones aren’t as harmful as the others on this list, but that’s not a reason to be complacent. As a general rule, don’t eat anything that fell to the floor.

The ten-second rule doesn’t apply in this case as bacteria clings to anything the second it’s on the floor. This makes sense when you realize that there is almost 4,000 times more bacteria on these surfaces than on a toilet seat.