Bacteria on the razor are 126 times more than the toilet

Chinese researchers used ATP rays to illuminate the number of bacteria on tools that are frequently exposed to humans, such as razors, toilets, towels, toothbrushes, masks, blanket pillow, hat, computer keyboard .

The results were amazing, men's razors topped the list, with more than 1.2 million bacteria, 126 times more than the number of bacteria in the toilet. Next is the mask, with more than 300,000 bacteria, 32 times more than the toilet, the bacteria on the toothbrush is 250,000, and the toilet only contains more than 100,000 bacteria.

The reason on the razor contains so many bacteria is because many bacteria on the skin peeling off when rubbed, the bacteria accumulate for a long time, plus the environment of a low-humidity bathroom to facilitate For bacteria, fungi proliferate.

If acne is present on the skin, or any other wounds when shaving the immediately attacking bacteria cause skin ulcers. Even under normal conditions, when using a long-lasting razor does not clean, a large number of bacteria have the opportunity to stick to the skin and enter the body.

Experts recommend that if the bathroom is often wet, do not shave the beard, toothbrush, towels . inside, but leave them in a tall, well-ventilated place, absolutely not near the sink bridge or washbasin.

It is recommended to clean the razor as well as other personal hygiene items regularly, preferably immediately after use, then leave them in cool places to limit somewhat the effect of bacteria.