We all have our awkward, little rituals to protect ourselves from bacteria and diseases. Although we think that the things we do protect us, the truth is- they don’t work at all!
Most people think that the toilet seat is the place that contains the most bacteria. Many researches showed that this general thinking is wrong. Your kitchen counter contains way more bacteria than your toilet seat, believe us.
You hold your breath when someone sneezes
If you can’t really hold your breath for a long time, this won’t help you. You can avoid those sneezing bacteria if you hold your breath for a second and move from that person in a matter of seconds. When someone sneezes, the bacteria can reach even 4 feet.
If you’re obligated to share a glass with someone, you wipe it off before drinking
Although you’ll get rid of most secretion, the bacteria will remain. If you want to avoid drinking from the same glass, just say you’re catching a cold.
You use gloves on the ATM machine
For starters, the bacteria will get on your gloves. Once you take off the gloves and touch them, you’ll transfer those bacteria on your skin. If you can’t stop using gloves while touching the ATM, make sure you leave the gloves on a dry place after using them to avoid transferring them everywhere.
You’re covering the toilet seat
No one wants to sit on a toilet seat that’s been used by god knows who. On the other hand, Dr. Tierno explains that sitting on a toilet seat won’t increase your risk of getting an infection since it’s a cold surface and bacteria can’t survive on cold surfaces. A safer way to prevent from catching bacteria is not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth after using the toilet and washing your hands thoroughly once you’re finished.