5 common misconceptions about bacteria

Bacteria - our constant companions. Invisible to the naked eye, they live among us and in our bodies, causing a variety of diseases or working for the benefit of the body. Heroine decided to dispel the 5 most common misconceptions about bacteria that make you wonder.

This article, we have prepared in cooperation with the international company SATO - South Korean major manufacturer of intelligent plumbing.

1. All microbes are harmful

In the world there are thousands of different bacteria, most of which are harmless to humans. Only a very small percentage causes the disease. According to Dr. Plancha, microbiologist, University of London, in our body there are tens of billions of bacteria with which we live in full health. Thus, the bacterium Helicobacter pylori improves bowel and helps maintain a healthy weight by controlling the hormones responsible for hunger.

2. You can hardly get infected, sitting on public toilets

You will be surprised to learn that the toilet seat - one of the cleanest places in a public toilet. Charles Gerba, a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona, says that it is the shutter button, the floor and the door handle contain most of the bacteria. So next time when you come to the toilet mall, more worried about their own hands, rather than on the fifth point. Not to pick up too much, thoroughly wash your hands after using the toilet, use a paper towel to hold the door handle, and do not put the bag on the floor.

3. Hot water cleans the best

Rutgers University study shows that cold water washes away the same amount of bacteria that hot, so there is no need once again to desiccate the skin. To kill bacteria, the water tap has to be heated to 100 degrees, but this temperature will cause severe burns. According to Stephen Calderwood, chief of the department of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital, when hand washing is more important to use soap, because it removes more bacteria, rather than adjust the water temperature.

4. Antibacterial soap kills bacteria better

Study of the Korean University scientists showed that antibacterial soap is no more effective in combating the bacteria in comparison with ordinary soap. In addition, regular use of products with triclosan violates the natural microflora of the skin and increases the risk of developing allergies. To clean hands, lather them for at least 20 seconds, paying special attention to fingertips and nails, that is where accumulates the most germs.

5. Get food poisoning in the restaurant likely than at home

Most restaurants are concerned about health of their workplace and home cooking - no. Studies show that 80% of salmonella food poisoning occur at home. To protect themselves from foodborne illness, it is important to use a separate knife for meat, vegetables and bread and keep to yourself kitchen thermometer to understand that food is cooked at the right temperature. Keep the temperature in the refrigerator at 3-6 degrees, to avoid the growth of bacteria, always my hands before and after cooking.

Devices such as electronic bidet from the SATO brand, simplify for your body care and for a few seconds to achieve the feeling of cleanliness and comfort. With their help, you can remotely change the seat temperature and water, adjust the power of the jet and activate the drying with hot air - and all without the use of paper and hygienic shower.

Installed accessories such instead of a conventional toilet seat, joining the tap supply of cold water and the usual outlets. Their functions include thorough washing of intimate areas without the need to use paper, heated seat, warm air drying, automatic cleaning of the nozzle before and after use and eliminate unpleasant odors. Main advantages of the bidet cap SATO - control with the side panel or remote control, sophisticated design, night lights LED toilet bowl and double protection against leakage of electric current. The company plans to set up production of smart showers, sensor faucets and other products to create smart bathrooms.

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