How long will a mattress stay good and when is it time to throw away a shower mat? It is good to occasionally look critically at the products you use. Nu.nl sought out when they really need to be replaced.
In the bathroom where you brush your teeth, pull the toilet and take a shower, many bacteria fly around. When asked if that can do harm, cleaning expert Zamarra Kok answers that it is not so bad. But then you have to keep things clean.
“You can wash your shower curtain very often and therefore will in principle last a long time. Only when browning stains come in, can it be time to replace the curtain, because they no longer go out with washing. And that is certainly the case when fungal stains, because fungus is indeed harmful to your health.”
The same applies to the bath mat that you may have near your toilet. Although Kok thinks that is an unsanitary idea anyway. “Why would you put a mat where men can leak pee drops.” It is therefore best to throw a bath mat to throw in the washing machine every few days.
Dentist Richard Kohshiek previously told NU.nl that it is good to replace your toothbrush about once every three months. “You always rinse the brush out, but there is also a lot of junk between the hairs and the hair on the hair on. Not even bacteria, but especially toothpaste residues and dust.”
Yellow wipes must be washed every day
You must also regularly replace another brush in the bathroom: that for your toilet. “If you use a normal brush at least every two months,” says Kok. “Poo residues get stuck between those hairs. At a certain point there is no longer to clean with that.”
The cleaning expert therefore recommends purchasing a rubber or silicone variant. “They remain cleaner.”
Kok would prefer to ban the yellow wipes that are used in the kitchen. “They do more harm than good. You do not spread much more than dirt about the countertop.” That does not necessarily have to be harmful, until someone puts a sandwich on the counter that just such a cloth has been.
With that you run (small) chance of cross -contamination. Kok therefore perfectly tips the use of microfiber cloths. They clean well, are durable to use and they absorb dirt instead of spreading it. If you prefer to use a yellow cloth, you have to replace it every day, she says. This also applies to microfibols wipes.
Do not use towels for longer than three days
Towels and tea towels can also be filthy, Kok knows. “Sometimes I prefer to wipe my clean hands on my own pants than on a towel that I suspect has been hanging there for a long time.”
Although it does not immediately make you sick, Kok does not think it is a very pleasant idea that you then dry your plates with such a tea towel. If you use your tea towel daily, it is recommended to replace it daily.
Towels that you use to dry yourself with you must hang out well after use. “Then you can do it longer. Otherwise your towel might be crumbled on a hook, and then bacteria will have free play.” Anyway it is so fresh to throw your towel in the washing machine after three days.
Turn your mattress around now and then
In the bedroom it is good to turn your mattress around and then, says sleep expert Alies Coster van Sucleep. But really replacing is not necessary. At least not every ten years, as it is said. “It really depends on what kind of mattress you have and how heavy you are.”
Joyce Donat from the Consumers’ Association agrees. “A good mattress lasts longer than manufacturers often suggest. You have to treat your mattress well. That means: let the sky open by the blankets, use a removable mattress cover and regularly turn it around.”
There are guidelines for a good pillow, Coster knows. “Occasionally it is important that your pillow is in line with your neck. That way you can prevent neck and back problems.”
A mattress can be so filthy
Once you have purchased a good pillow and mattress, you can do it for a very long time. The same applies to your blankets. “It is important to have a blanket that regulates your body temperature properly.”
“If you are too hot or too cold, it can influence the quality of your sleep.” A duvet of down can offer a solution. That material adapts to your body temperature and lasts a long time.
Kok does think it is good to throw these sleeping items in the wash occasionally. “Your mattress and kisses are a breeding ground for billions of house mites. If you don’t have an allergy, then that won’t hurt, except that it is a bad idea.”
To tackle the house mites in your mattress and make your mattress smell fresh again, you can, for example, sprinkle baking soda over it and let it withdraw or use a steam cleaner.
How long does a mattess last and when is it time to throw away the shower mat? It is good to take a critical look at the products you use from time to time. NU.nl Investigated when they really need to be replaced.
In The Bathroom Where You Brush Your Teeth, Flush The Toilet And Take A Shower, Many Bacteria Fly Around. When Asked Whether This is Harmful, Cleaning Expert Zamarra Kok Answers That It is not Too Bad. But then you have to keep things clean.
“You can wash your shower curtain very often and it will therefore last a long time in principle. Only when brown-yellow stains appear can it be time to replace the curtain, because they will no longer come out with spots. Harmful to Your Health. “
The same applies to the bath mat that you may have lying near your toilet. AltheHeK Kok Thinks That Is An Unhygienic Idea Anyway. “Why would you put down a matt where men can leak drops of urine.” The best thing to do is to throw a bath mat in the washing machine every few days.
Dentist Richard Kohshiek PreviOutly Told NU.nl that it is good to replace your toothbrush approximately Every Three Months. “You rinse the brush every time, but a lot of Mess remains between the hairs and at the base of the hair. Not Necessarily Bacteria, But Mainly toothpaste Residue and Dust.”
Yellow Cloths Must Be Washed Every Day
Another Brush in the Bathroom also needs to be replaced regularly: the one for your toilet. “If you use an ordinary brush, at Least every two months,” Says Kok. “Poop remains get stuck between those hairs. At some point you can’t clean with them anymore.”
The Cleaning Expert Therefore Recommends Purchasing A Rubber or Silicone Version. “They Stay Cleaner.”
Cook would prefer to ban the yellow cloths used in the kitchen. “They do more harm than good. You don’t do much than spread dirt over the counter.” That Doessn’t Necessarily have to be Harmful, Until Someone Puts a Sandwich on the Counter That Such a Cloth Has Just Been.
This Gives You A (Small) Chance of Cross-Contamation. Kok Therefore Recommends the Use of Microfibre Cloths. They clean well, are durable in use and absorb dirt insead of spreading it. If you still prefer to use a yellow cloth, you must replace it every day, she says. This also applies to microfibre cloths.
Do Not Use Towels for More Than Three Days
Towels and Tea Towels Can also be dirty, Kok Knows. “Sometimes I preferen to wipe my fresh washed hands on my own pants than on a gorge that I suspect has been hanging there for a long time.”
AltheHe you won Sick Right Away, Kok Doesn’tn’t Think It’s a Very Pleasant Idea to Then Dry Your Plates with Such A Tea Tawel. If you use your tea Tower Daily, it is recommended to replace it daily.
Towels that you use to dry yourself should be hung out well after use. “Then you can use it for longer. Otherwise your Tower May be crumpled on a hook, and bacteria have free rein.” In Any Case, IT, Refreshing to Throw Your Tawel in the Washing Machine After Three Days.
Turn your Mattress occasionally
In the bedroom it is good to turn your mattess occasionally, says sleep expert Alies Coster from Sucleep. But it is not really necessary to replace it. In Any Case, Not Every Ten Years, As is Sometimes Said. “It Depends Very much on what type of mattess you have and how heavy you are.”
Joyce Donat from the Consumers’ Association Agrees. “A Good Mattress Lasts Longer Than Manufacturers Often Suggest. You have to treat your Mattress Well. That Means: Let it Air Out by Opening the Blankets, use a removable Mattress Cover and Turn It Regularly.”
There are Guidelines for a Good Pillow, Coster Knows. “From an ergonomic point of view, it is important that your pillow is in line with your neck. This way you can prevent Neck and Back Complaints.”
How Dirty A Mattress Can Be
Once you have purchase a good pillow and mattess, you can use them for a very long time. The same applies to your blankets. “It is important to have a blanket that regulates your body temperature well.”
“If you are too hot or too cold, this can affect the quality of your sleep.” A Down Duvet Can Offer A Solution. That material adapts to your body temperature and lasts a long time.
Kok Does Think It is good to throw thesis Bedding items in the wash from time to time. “Your Mattress and Pillow Are a Breeding Ground for Billions of Dust Mites. If you don’t have an allergy, that can’t hurt, except that’s an unpleasant idea.”
To combat the Dust Mites in your Mattress and Make Your Mattress Smell Fresh Again, You Can, For Example, Sprinkle Baking Soda About It And Let It Soak in Or Use A Steam Cleaner.