You must have often heard the women of the house complaining about the men of the family that they leave for office leaving a wet towel on the bed. A wet towel not only wets the bed but can also cause odor and infection. Similarly, a wet bathroom can also make you sick by unknowingly spoiling your health. Yes, many people have the habit of not using a wiper in the bathroom after bathing and come out leaving it wet. If the bathroom remains wet for a long time, not only does it cause odor but a person may also have to face many health related problems. Let us know about some such health related problems.
Disadvantages of keeping the bathroom wet-
Bacterial infection-
A wet and humid bathroom can give rise to many diseases. The floor of such a bathroom can become a breeding ground for bacteria like Bacteroidaceae, Streptococcus and Salmonella, which can increase the risk of a person getting urinary tract infections, tuberculosis and other infections.
Fungal infection-
Fungus or molds can grow in a bathroom that is wet and humid for a long time. These fungi can also cause respiratory problems, cough and cold for a person.
Skin allergy-
Many times the humidity and wetness present in the bathroom can cause skin allergies for a person. Due to which a person may suffer from problems like irritation, redness and itching in the skin.
Danger of Malaria-Dengue-
Mosquitoes can breed in the dampness and moisture present in the bathroom. Which can pose a risk of dengue, malaria or chikungunya to the person.
You might catch a cold-
A person can easily catch a cold by standing barefoot for a long time on the wet floor of the bathroom. This can make his health worse. Apart from this, there is also a risk of getting injured by slipping and falling on the wet floor.