As long as some things at home are used, problems will arise. Never hold the attitude of “one day is one day”. Perhaps it is precisely because of this “reluctance” that your health will be threatened. The latest issue of Prevention magazine in the United States recently published an article reminding that cleaning and replacing the following household items periodically is more beneficial to health.
change the pillow once a year
After long-term accumulation, the oil on the hair and scalp will penetrate into the fiber and pillow core of the pillow, thus breeding bacteria and easily causing allergies and respiratory diseases. If your pillow has lost its elasticity or is uneven, it means that your pillow should be replaced.
change the mattress every 5-10 years
Although a good mattress can be used for 9-10 years, no matter how good the quality of the mattress is, after a long time of wear and tear, the support will also decline, which will affect the quality of sleep. In addition, many stains that cannot be cleaned will fall on the mattress, so that we can sleep with bacteria directly. Therefore, it is recommended to change the mattress every 5 years, especially for those who have poor sleep. A study by Oklahoma State University found that most people who change their mattresses every five years have better sleep quality and less back pain.
check the air conditioning filter every 6 weeks
In general, the service life of domestic air conditioners is more than 15 years, and the maintenance of filters plays a decisive role. It is better to check and clean the filter every 6 weeks, especially in wet weather.
vitamins drugs stored for more than 2 years
A test by Harvard University in the United States found that vitamin drugs can only be stored for 2 years even if they are stored in a cool and dry place if they want to maintain their due efficacy. Therefore, if you have such drugs at home, even if they have not expired, you’d better not eat them again.
the water purifier is replaced every 6 years
General domestic water purifiers use the principle of filtration and infiltration to remove microorganisms, bacteria and other substances from tap water. However, after a long time of use, the filtering function of the water purifier will not only decline, it will not be able to completely clean, but also breed some bacteria, which is not conducive to people’s health.
contact lens cleaning solution is changed every three months
Louis scolafani, an associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chicago hospital, pointed out that once the lid of the cleaning solution is opened, bacteria will easily come to the door, increasing the risk of eye infection. In addition, the box for storing contact lenses should also be changed every three months.
change the toothbrush every 3-4 months
The American Dental Association believes that toothbrush bristles, when worn or used, will not only fail to clean, but will make teeth more likely to “rot”.
eye cosmetics should be thrown away 6 months after opening.
After the packages of eye cosmetics such as eye shadow and eye black are opened, they will be repeatedly exposed to the bacterial environment for 6 months, and the preservatives in them will no longer work. If it is not stopped, it will increase the risk of eye infection.
the last drop of alcohol for external use
Even if exposed to the air, the mixed solution of alcohol and water can still maintain stable efficacy and effectively kill any microorganisms and bacteria that enter the bottle.
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