Information on Toilet Seat Germs
Toilet seats are often considered one of the most germ- and bacteria-ridden objects in a house or public place. Toilet seats are often exposed to many different people and are very near waste. Does this Spark an idea?
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Reputation
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Despite their reputation, toilet seats are not usually the dirtiest place in a bathroom. Germs cannot be spread as easily because hands usually do not touch the toilet seat.
Ailments
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It is possible to contract ailments such as strep throat, staph infections and scabies from the use of a dirty toilet seat.
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Coliforms
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Because waste is disposed of in toilets, coliforms, which contain germs, can reside on toilet seats. Coliforms are dangerous because they can contain germs such as E. Coli, pseudomonas and streptococcus.
Hands
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While toilet seats do contain bacteria, a detailed hand washing after bathroom use will greatly reduce the odds of any ailments being contracted.
Precautions
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To make sure toilet-seat germs are kept to a minimum, it is best to clean private toilets frequently and thoroughly. In public restrooms, inspect the seat to make sure it appears clean and put down a paper guard if necessary.
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