Our values and traditions taught us it's always nice to share, but it is the opposite when it comes to personal hygiene.
The reality is there are some products that you shouldn’t share and thus, reserve for yourself only. We have all had those times when we ran out of things and had to use somebody else's till the sun came up.
Good hygiene shields you from the spreading of germs.
QUICK FACT
*Good personal hygiene is imperative to a healthy lifestyle.
*Good personal hygiene is imperative to a healthy lifestyle.
*Sharing of personal items can transfer germs and bacteria.
*Sharing soap bar, towel and toothbrush puts you at risk of infections.
There are a few times when it is okay to not love your neighbour enough to share with them. To practice good overall hygiene, you shouldn’t share the following personal items.
1.Towels
These personal items generally stay moist after use and this creates the perfect environment for germs and yeast to grow.
These personal items generally stay moist after use and this creates the perfect environment for germs and yeast to grow.
Not only should you avoid loaning these out, but you should also wash and disinfect them every two weeks.
2.Toothbrush
It is hard to understand why anyone wants to share a toothbrush seeing as it goes into one of your most very private parts, but it happens quite a lot.
It is hard to understand why anyone wants to share a toothbrush seeing as it goes into one of your most very private parts, but it happens quite a lot.
The bristles on toothbrushes retain bacteria, and crossbreeding your own bacteria with someone else's could lead to the births of very unfortunate, but probably well-deserved, pathogens that can result in common cold or strep.
Couples that brush together...transmit infections. Not biological poetic.
In the case of the occasional bleeding gum, this could get very worse very fast than anyone is willing to give it credit for.
The health industry is either trying to save you from a lot of trouble, or it is trying to sell loads more of toothbrushes.
You absolutely must have your own personal toothbrush. You should also disinfect them regularly with vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.
3. Shoes/Flip-flops
Shoes, especially those with poor ventilation, area common sources of yeast and bacteria that cause skin and nail infections.
Shoes, especially those with poor ventilation, area common sources of yeast and bacteria that cause skin and nail infections.
The fact that lots of people use the same shoes considerably increases the risk of these disease.
If you wouldn’t wear a random person’s old dirty flip-flops, you probably shouldn’t borrow a friend’s pair. “Flip-flops are actually a very personal item because it’s easy for the fungus and bacteria from a person’s foot to live on the shoe, especially if the shoes are often wet,” It’s possible to transmit athlete’s foot, warts, and even a virus called molluscum, which causes acne-like whiteheads on your skin.
4.Bath sponge/ Bar soaps
This relaxing and useful item for your skin is moist most of the time. This means it provides the perfect environment for fungal and bacterial growth.
This relaxing and useful item for your skin is moist most of the time. This means it provides the perfect environment for fungal and bacterial growth.
In order to avoid the risk of infection, it’s best to use your own.
No one ever thinks sharing a bar soap with someone who's too lazy to run out and get one for themself is dangerous because soaps are supposed to clean themselves, right?
Except they really don't.
The accumulation of fungi, bacteria and possibly yeast on bar soaps counters the myth that they self-clean and are totally safe to share with others.
Bar soaps have no problem with retaining organisms from your skin, like pathogens that could cause infections and illnesses when you share with others.
5. Lip balm
Lip balms get small particles of dead skin, contaminants, and bacteria stuck on them, which are easily spread.
Lip balms get small particles of dead skin, contaminants, and bacteria stuck on them, which are easily spread.
Sharing these personal items with other people increases your risk of developing labial herpes.
6. Makeup, brushes and eyeliner
All cosmetic products, as well as their application tools, should never be shared because they come into contact with skin.
All cosmetic products, as well as their application tools, should never be shared because they come into contact with skin.
Allowing others to use them increases your risk of suffering from acne, fungi, and allergic reactions.
7. Razor/Clipper
It's hard to think that there are people who don't already know the dangers of sharing razor with other people in this day and age; but for the dangerously uninitiated, sharing razor is a bad idea!
It's hard to think that there are people who don't already know the dangers of sharing razor with other people in this day and age; but for the dangerously uninitiated, sharing razor is a bad idea!
It's quite easy for dead skin cells and bacteria to accumulate on razors, and this can easily transmit warts and fungus when shared.
It's worse when it makes contact with a user's blood and becomes a carrier of blood-borne diseases.
You should never share anything that could exchange blood or bodily fluids and razor is one of them as mentioned earlier.
Studies suggest that razors (when shared) can contribute to the transmission of hepatitis B, C, and HIV. Apart from these, sharing razors puts you at risk of fungal infections, specifically tinea corporis, known more commonly as ringworm--and bacterial infections.
8. Antiperspirants/Deodorants
Deodorants come packed with antimicrobial properties to get rid of the bacterial stink. Sharing a deodorant stick can transfer skin's cells and hair particles from pit to pit and put you at risk of infections.
Deodorants come packed with antimicrobial properties to get rid of the bacterial stink. Sharing a deodorant stick can transfer skin's cells and hair particles from pit to pit and put you at risk of infections.
Unlike deodorants , antiperspirants do not have any germ-killing properties.
The only thing they are responsible for doing is decreasing the amount of perspiration you produce.
The only thing they are responsible for doing is decreasing the amount of perspiration you produce.
Roll-on antiperspirants, in particular, can easily transfer germs, yeast and fungi if shared.
Sprays are the safest way to share antiperspirants if you must.
9. Water bottle
Sharing your water bottle can lead to saliva swapping. It has the risk of strep throat, colds, herpes, mono, mumps and even meningitis.
Sharing your water bottle can lead to saliva swapping. It has the risk of strep throat, colds, herpes, mono, mumps and even meningitis.
10. Cream in jars
The human fingers, you see, is one of the biggest warehouses for germs to thrive.
The human fingers, you see, is one of the biggest warehouses for germs to thrive.
So, any time a foreign invader dips their crime scene into your jar of silky comfort, new germs contaminate the entire jar, which means the next time you use it, you might likely be carrying the wages of their sin on your body.
Bacteria like streptococcus or staphylococcus which can cause inflammation of the hair follicle and acne are some of the obtainable results from sharing your cream with someone else.
Only way to share safely is if a clean instrument is used to extract the cream from the jar, but why do you want to go to that trouble instead of just saying No?
11. Earbuds or Earpiece
Yes, forgetting your earbuds is a minor tragedy that might even prompt you to pull a pair out of the trash if it means you can listen to your workout playlist. But, don’t. “Studies show that earbuds generate a lot of bacteria from the ears,”.
Yes, forgetting your earbuds is a minor tragedy that might even prompt you to pull a pair out of the trash if it means you can listen to your workout playlist. But, don’t. “Studies show that earbuds generate a lot of bacteria from the ears,”.
The bacteria increases if you’re using earbuds while exercising, because the added warmth and moisture makes it easier for bacteria to build up.
When you share earbuds, bacteria like staph and strep can stay in your earwax and cause infections, boils, or pustules. If you absolutely have to share, Bowe recommends wiping the earbuds down with an alcohol-soaked cotton ball.
12. Combs/ Brushes/Hat
Combs can spread a number of diseases such as head lice, scabies, and sometimes even a staph infection. Even people in families should not share hairbrushes. However, sharing hair brushes is hard not to do, especially when you visit the salon or barber, but make sure they use some sort of sanitizer before running anything though your hair.
Combs can spread a number of diseases such as head lice, scabies, and sometimes even a staph infection. Even people in families should not share hairbrushes. However, sharing hair brushes is hard not to do, especially when you visit the salon or barber, but make sure they use some sort of sanitizer before running anything though your hair.
You should also clean your personal brushes, fill a bowl with anti-bacterial soap and water, and soak your brushes for about an hour or so. Rinse thoroughly and repeat this process every two weeks.
13.Underwear
Is it surprising that some people share underwear? It is common in hostels and dormitories where students operate with ‘if you cannot find yours, take someone else’s’. Underwear is a personal item that should never be shared no matter what.
Is it surprising that some people share underwear? It is common in hostels and dormitories where students operate with ‘if you cannot find yours, take someone else’s’. Underwear is a personal item that should never be shared no matter what.
14. Contact lens and eyeglasses
You should know that each person has a unique set of eyes and eye care equipment. Sharing the same contact lens or glasses is not advisable as it can damage your eyes since it is not made for you. Avoid allowing people to wear your lens just for fun as they can contaminate it unknowingly and we all know how sensitive the eyes are.
You should know that each person has a unique set of eyes and eye care equipment. Sharing the same contact lens or glasses is not advisable as it can damage your eyes since it is not made for you. Avoid allowing people to wear your lens just for fun as they can contaminate it unknowingly and we all know how sensitive the eyes are.
15. Nail Care Products
Of the more important personal items you should not share is anything that has to do with your nails, including nail files, nail clippers and nail buffers.
Of the more important personal items you should not share is anything that has to do with your nails, including nail files, nail clippers and nail buffers.
If you have any type of opening in your skin, either from a pushed cuticle or a cut, you are at risk of getting some type of bacteria, fungus or virus into it.
Nail salons should always properly sanitize their tools to prevent the spread of bacteria and germs that can lead to infections.
In some cases, Hepatitis C and staphylococcus infections have been reported.
Good personal hygiene is imperative to a healthy lifestyle. Sharing of personal items can transfer germs and bacteria. It can be harsh on the body and therefore, it is necessary for you to be careful on personal hygiene matters.
Do you usually share these personal items? Now that you know what the risks are, try to keep them exclusively for yourself.
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