10 Things You Use To Stay Clean That Are Probably Very, Very Dirty

If you aren't covering your toilet lid when you flush, then all sorts of microscopic germs could be catapulted into the air and onto everything in your bathroom, including your toothbrush.

There is also the possibility of creepy crawlies crossing paths with your toothbrush overnight, so it's important to disinfect and replace it often.

Those fancy brushes that you use to clean away dead skin cells may be growing mildew when you leave them in your damp shower. Make sure you're giving your scrubber a good scrub of its own before you use it on your face!

Your showerhead may contain lots of built-up bacteria, including one called M. avium, which could cause lung cancer. The good news is that it's incredibly easy to clean your showerhead using some simple white vinegar.

That goop that accumulates on your bar of soap probably may be filled with germs. All you have to do is rinse the stuff away before you begin to lather up. If you're a healthy person, then your body will be able to fight off this bacteria without problem anyway. If it freaks you out, though, liquid soap may be more of your thing.

Loofahs can easily become completely covered in germs, dead skin cells, and mold spores within a week's use. You should be rotating these out just as often.

If you don't give your washing machine a good cleaning on a regular basis, then your clothes, towels, and washcloths aren't really getting much cleaner.

In fact, they are soaking in the germs that are leftover in your basin and underneath that rubber seal on your front-loading washer. The cleaning method will be different depending on what kind of washer you have, though it's important to consider this anyway.

That washcloth you use every single night to wash your face could be covered in mildew and bacteria. You have to remember to wash it at least once a week, lest you cover your face with old makeup, dirt, and bacteria.

Much like your toothbrush, your toilet paper could get covered in the germ spray that comes from your toilet when you flush it. Again, keep that lid down!

If your fancy foaming face wash has a lid that clasps over the pump, it may be a perfect breeding ground for mold as it's an enclosed, moist, and warm space. Keep the lid off of the dispenser and make sure you air out the bathroom after a hot shower.

Many people are using their contact-cleaning materials entirely wrong. Cleaning solution should be dumped out and replaced every single time you put your contacts in there instead of just topped off.

Like any standing liquid, bacteria and grime can build up. You should also be replacing your contact case at least every three months to prevent infections. Your contacts are basically an extension of your eyes, so you need to be very careful about cleaning the thing you're putting into your body!

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