The habit of re-using plastic everyone does but brings unexpected harm

Not just recycle, reuse is absolutely good.

Due to the impact of many mass media, the good news is that today people are very active in reusing many kinds of utensils, especially plastic bottles. Among them, the most common is the habit of retaining plastic bottles for drinking water.

Come on, be honest, when was the last time you washed it? Or do you simply drink all the water and fill the bottle with water and continue drinking? Do you know that makes it very dirty?

We often have the habit of holding back plastic bottles to drink water.

More dirty than . toilet?

According to a study in 2016, reusable water bottles could be bacteria "drives" , even more than . toilet seats.

Specifically, the researchers collected 12 samples from 3 different types of water bottles, all of which were not washed within 1 week.

They analyzed the samples in the laboratory and found that a few bottles had approximately 300,000 bacteria / cm2 areas. This is a big number! Even pet toys are only 3,000 clusters / cm ² .

Further, a 2002 study in Canada examined more than 70 bottles of primary school children (of course, there was a lazy baby and did not wash the bottle).

Unbelievable.

They discovered that nearly two-thirds of the sample contained the amount of bacteria that exceeded the permissible level of clean water, and the most potential source of infection was through tiny (dirty) hands.

"After using the toilet, the children wash their hands improperly and are not clean enough, leading to the spread of bacilli in the feces spread in the classroom" - the author wrote.

Bacteria can multiply in a variety of ways, in which wet places like water bottles are a paradise. And when drinking something related to bacteria, are we at risk for poisoning symptoms, such as vomiting or diarrhea?

So . what to do now?

Say it loudly but we have no reason to panic. If you swallow the bacteria (which we still do every day), the stomach will "handle" them, you don't have to worry - according to Kelly Reynolds, a professor at Arizona University.

However, there are also cases of infection, causing many unpleasant symptoms lasting up to several weeks. So it's clear that "prevention is better than cure" is still the best.

Luckily, it's okay!

The easiest way for you to clean plastic bottles is after each use . But want to wash, you have to wash properly. It is best to wash them with warm water, dishwashing soap and brush.

Moreover, it is best not to regret the money, but buy a nice bottle of water. Plastic bottles of water should only be reused several times.

Finally, wash your hands thoroughly, especially before eating and after going to the toilet to quell the risk of spreading bacteria.