It doesn’t seem to pose any danger and yet your pillowcase is a veritable nest of germs. Find out what she hides from you!
You leave your head on it all night and yet your pillowcase poses a real health hazard. Infested with bacteria, Sometimes it’s even dirtier than your toilet bowl. Tremble!
These everyday products endanger our health
There are objects and products around us that we are never suspicious of. Since they are part of our daily life and we use them without thinking about it, we trust them completely.
However, some of them are real threats to our health. This is the case with certain hygiene products that hide their effects well. Filled with perfumes and synthetic products, some are actually harmful if you’re not careful.
This is the case with deodorants, which must be carefully selected so as not to make a mistake. In fact, it is advisable to do some research before inviting them into our bathroom.
But there are also certain cosmetics that consumer organizations do not hesitate to denounce.
Danger in your home can definitely be lurking anywhere. And even in your fridge! Did you know that bottle of water you kept in the fridge to quench your thirst in hot weather isn’t without flaws?
Because the plastic from which it is made contains very fine chemical particles That you could swallow And that’s not really what you’re looking for if you want to quench your thirst!
Not to mention reuse, which should be avoided at all costs. Because once opened Water bottles become veritable breeding grounds for bacteria. Just like your water bottle, which harbors as many germs as…your toilet!
When you know all this, you tell yourself that it’s the only place where you can finally feel safe his cozy little bed. But again you are on the wrong track…
You will never look at your pillowcase like this again
Because your pillowcase could be playing tricks on you. According to a recent study, a pillowcase stays unwashed for a week would be a lot dirtier than the toilet seat.
Yes you’ve read correctly! That’s according to the findings of mattress manufacturer Amerisleep, which just published a report in the New York Post.
According to the study, this is already the case after one week three million bacteria and other microbes who make themselves comfortable on our pillowcase. That’s 17,000 times more than your toilet!
Invisible to the naked eye, these germs are still there. But how to explain their presence in such a place in the house?
“When you go to bed, you soil your bedding with dead skin cells (about 50 million a day). But so does sweat, makeup, lotions, hair and anything else you’ve accumulated throughout the day,” said Dr. Hadley King of the New York Post.
The bacteria that contaminate your pillowcase in this way are many and varied. There’s a mess of pollen and pet dander. But still fungal fungi or virus particles.
To put an end to the problem, there is only one solution: wash your pillowcase as often as possible. Ideally, it is recommended change every two days.
But if you can’t help it, remember to wash it in the washing machine at least once a week at a temperature of at least 60°C.
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I’m Valérie, a writer for Tuxboard.com for several months. I have been writing articles for various media for over 10 years. Having a passion for cinema and TV series, I have always been fascinated by the magic of the big screen and the incredible talent behind every TV series or film. Here I share with you my passion for cinema and TV series while offering you honest reviews, unique insights and the latest information about any film release or series from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or Canal+. In addition to my fondness for cinema and television series, I am also interested in literature and travel.