Keeping the Germs at Bay

Hi guys, it feels so good to back here. Hope you've all been good.  [Source](https://unsplash.com/photos/gray-faucet-_85lEAZGZDI?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Hygiene and sanitation are very necessary if we must live sickness-free lives, because these germs, also known as microorganisms, will be at every look and cranny waiting for whom to attack. To even think that these organisms are just living their lives, not doing anything special, but if left unattended, they can cause issues for us. Just the other day, someone came to stay with me, and the next thing I noticed was that she was using the sponge I use to do the dishes to wash the bathroom shower bucket. I screamed as if I had seen a ghost at that moment. I immediately asked her to discard the sponge as I wasn't going to use it again. What really surprised me the most was that she felt like she had done nothing out of the ordinary. I had to begin to explain to her how cross-contamination works. The bucket might not be really dirty, but some microorganisms dwell in the bathroom; no matter how neat it is, we can only do so much to keep them at bay. Imagine introducing them to the kitchen where we get food to, this could potentially cause harm, hence the reason why it isn't healthy and should not be practiced. >Hygiene and sanitation are very most important topics in this world. Most diseases wouldn’t even exist in the first place if we all practiced good hygiene and sanitation practices. Share with us your hygiene and sanitation hacks for keeping your environment clean.  [Source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-woman-in-a-blue-dress-holding-a-broom-sJZGHRGHCu4?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Keeping our environment clean and tidy saves us a lot. This is something most people don't know, we most times feel it's too much work to sanitize and clean our surroundings, but if we don't, it comes back to bite us in the butt. The funny thing is that it is easier to maintain a clean surrounding than to have to let the place become almost a dump site before cleaning out. Some of the things I do to ensure myself and my surrounding is kept neat, clean and hygienic; Whenever I return from going out of my house, no matter how short a distance it is, I make sure I wash my hands with soap and water. I learned this practice from my mum; she instilled it in my siblings and me when we were much younger. Whenever we got back from school or just from playing outside, she would ask us to go wash our hands. Gradually, it stuck and it became a part of us. I also wash my hands after handling waste, using the toilet, before eating and many other times. Keeping my bathroom clean is one thing I try to do, no matter how tired I am. I have a schedule for washing and sanitizing my bathroom (toilet included), and I follow it strictly. The bathroom is usually a breeding ground for microbes, as it is mostly wet; hence, great care should be given to it to keep it in good condition.  [Source](https://unsplash.com/photos/adding-cleaning-powder-to-a-mop-bucket-DyM3Cv1r4I0?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Another thing that should be put into consideration when talking about maintaining proper hygiene is ensuring that surfaces are cleaned regularly, surfaces as kitchen countertops, door handles, window glasses, tap heads or faucets, sinks and floors. Some of these surfaces might look clean, but from time to sanitize them as well to kill off any residual germs. I most times use aniseptics or bleach otherwise known as sodium hypochlorate.  [Source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-shower-head-with-water-coming-out-of-it-N8buV78yNBo?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) I always ensure I take my bath at least twice daily, since I live in a very hot and humid part of the world, I try to maintain this practice to feel fresh all day. These are some of the ways I ensure I and my surroundings remain clean and hygienic. How do you do your cleaning? I would like to read your thoughts in the comment section. Thank you for stopping by