Everyday Items That Can Cause Serious Illness

Perhaps many people do not think that stuff everyday that you normally use can be a ticking time bomb trigger serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke and allergies because they contain millions of bacteria.


Just so you know, household items that are rarely cleaned can be a comfortable nest for millions of bacteria.


Dailymail Launched on Thursday (09/12/2010), here are some everyday items that often become a den of dangerous bacteria:


1. Toothbrush
Research shows that a variety of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, arthritis and chronic infections can be associated with a hygienic toothbrush.


A study by Manchester University found that the average toothbrush contains 10 million germs, including a high percentage of potentially fatal bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococcus, E. coli and candida.


You can not see the development of germs, but the hair brush that is damaged can be a harbor for bacteria. Replace toothbrushes every three months.


2. Bath towels
Bath towels should be washed once a week in temperatures 90 degrees Celsius or more to eliminate Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can migrate from the skin into the towel. Usually benign, but can cause infection if in contact with the wound and also can live on dry surfaces.


Bath towels can be used indefinitely if it is always washed once a week at high temperatures without damage.


3. Pillows and blankets
Pillows and blankets are rarely cleaned or washed can be a nest of dust mites can aggravate eczema, asthma, mainly because the face touching the pillow. Dust mites also make people more prone to rhinitis (nasal congestion) and sinusitis.


In a study by the University of Worcester, 10 blankets typically analyzed and scientists discovered that the quilt contains up to 20,000 dust mites along with bacteria and fungal spores.


Wash your pillow every few months at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius for at least 20 minutes. If you have asthma or allergies, you should use hypoallergenic pillows, which are usually made of foam. While the blanket should be washed every six months.


4. Brush or comb hair
The hair follicles can withstand 50,000 germs and combs can contribute to this. Comb can also collect the rest of hair products that can become sticky and attract dirt.


Diseases such as impetigo, a contagious skin infection that usually causes blisters or sores on the neck, face or hands can spread from one person to another by sharing combs. Combs should be washed in hot soap and water every week and allowed to dry.


5. Wooden spoon
Wood is more porous than plastic or metal, making it more susceptible to carrying germs and bacteria. Bacteria are very prevalent in the kitchen is usually the E. coli, usually from raw meat or children with poor hygiene habits. This can cause severe food poisoning.


Do not put a wooden spoon in the dishwasher, let alone regularly or routinely, because it may crack and become a 'haven' for bacteria. Instead, soak in disinfectant for about half an hour and then wash with soapy water to boil.


Replace after five years, but earlier if the wood cracks or if any part becomes soft or dark, as this may means the wood has rotted and become a den of bacteria.