As stress researchers, cushions and stale air that surrounds them, are an excellent breeding ground for a variety of ills - from E. coli and Staphylococcus to chickenpox, influenza and even leprosy. And if some of these bacteria can be found only on hospital pillows, while others quietly live in our homes and apartments, and to be a little more precise, in our beds.
British scientists have decided to test the "health" of pillows, which are used in various public hospitals in the country. The results of this test were not very nice - all the pillows were infected with a variety of potentially dangerous pathogens. There were also those in which they lived E. coli E.coli. In other are microorganisms causing respiratory infection and diseases of the genitourinary system.
In some cushions scientists discovered bacteria Staphylococcus hominus content of greater than one million per ml. In people with weakened immune systems, these microorganisms can cause serious infections. Scientists emphasize that domestic cushions also not spared from these dangers.
Experts advise to regularly wash pillowcases and pillows to put themselves in the freezer for 24 hours or too washed delicate cycle once every three months. In the drum better to put just two pillows for balance, adding a minimum of powder. In dry sunny day and take out your bedding dry. Bacteria love moisture and direct sunlight and dry for them ruinous.
And, of course, do not forget from time to time to buy new cushions And throw away the old.
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