Did you know that the toilet is one of the high-humidity areas in the house? Due to the amount of water in the cistern, it is prone to germs breeding there.
Bacteria can be found in the toilet bowl, on the floor, in the flush and even on the door handle. It is important to know that every time you flush the toilet, bacteria is projected up to 1.5m high into the air and covers all the surrounding surfaces. Bacteria can even land on your toothbrush if your toilet is in the bathroom.
Types of bacteria found in the toilet/bathroom
Microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, & pathogens on bathroom surfaces can survive for up to a week or more. Some of the bacteria commonly found in the toilet are listed below :
• Gastrointestinal viruses that like Norovirus cause stomach ailments in humans and are easily transmitted.
• Enteric pathogens, are organisms usually spread by contaminated foods but are also carried in faeces. E. coli, salmonella, shigella, and campylobacter are some examples of these pathogens. An infected person can suffer severe diarrhoea with bloody stools.
• Skin and respiratory organisms include the staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria. They also include the antibiotic-resistant MRSA strain, and Group A Strep, also known as ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria.
• Dermatophitic fungi causes infections like athlete's foot which is transmitted by walking barefoot in the bathroom.
• Residual fungi like mould and mildew that can grow in shower areas don't usually cause infection. However, it can aggravate illnesses like asthma and allergies.
Keeping a toilet and bathroom clean as well as practicing good hygiene helps in lowering the risk of infections and preventing illness affecting the aging and unhealthy individuals.
Here are some useful tips and advice to help you maintain a clean toilet and bathroom.
• A clean bathroom requires daily wiping of surfaces and weekly deep cleaning.
• Use cleaning products specifically designed for toilet/bathroom.
• Direct contact areas like the flush and taps as they are breeding grounds for bacteria should be cleaned with extra care.
• Clean the toilet brush properly.
• In order to reduce the spread of bacteria in the room, flush the toilet with the toilet lid down.
• Preferably use a push-pump soap dispenser which doesn't allow bacteria to collect. Wash
• Ensure the ventilation system is working and air the toilet to reduce the level of humidity.
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