How Many Germs Could There Really Be On Your Toilet Seat?

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How Many Germs Could There Really Be On Your
Toilet Seat?
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• Not all of us closely inspect a toilet seat
  before we settle ourselves down on it, but if we
  did, might we be surprised at what we find?
• What do scientists have to say about toilet seat
  germs?
• Since identifying that bacteria were the causes
  of certain diseases, more than 150 years ago,
  many of us have become obsessed about germs and
  the abundance of cells. However, while this is
  understandable, our concerns may be a little
  misguided. Every day, wherever we are and
  whatever were doing, were surrounded by
  trillions of species of bacteria, that live in
  the soil, ocean, air and on our skin, and are for
  the most part, wholly unavoidable. When we think
  about bacteria being equal to disease, and more
  bacteria being equal to more disease, this isnt
  necessarily the reality.

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• Scientists say that even if we could eliminate
  all germs, we wouldnt thrive as a society
  without them. Bacteria help plants grow by fixing
  nitrogen in the soil, aid our own digestion, and
  help us to make delicious food stuffs such as
  sourdough bread and coffee, among many other
  useful purposes that we doubtless take for
  granted. In short, the amount of bacteria present
  doesnt indicate a higher risk of contracting
  something harmful, since most bacteria are
  exactly that, harmless.
• When it comes to toilet seats, experts say that
  they are a terrible yardstick for measuring germs
  and risk levels, since most of us keep them clean
  using bleach and other strong chemicals, soil is
  likely to contain more bacteria and of a far
  greater diversity.

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• So, how should you clean your toilet seat and how
  often?
• How often you clean your toilet seat is up to
  you, but for normal hygiene purposes, doing so at
  least once a week is probably acceptable. When we
  think about germs on toilet seats, we usually
  associate it with the species of bacteria called
  Vibrio cholera, found in human poop and capable
  of killing thousands of people every year.
  However, unless cholera or some other pathogenic
  bacterium already exists in your household,
  youre extremely unlikely to catch it from
  touching your own toilet seat.

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• In conclusion, while there may be bacteria
  present on the toilet seat in your home, the
  chances of them making you sick are pretty low.
  However, a hygienically clean toilet seat is
  always a good thing, and if yours sees a lot of
  action every day, be sure to clean it regularly
  to keep germs at bay.
• If your bathroom needs a deep clean or you live
  in a busy household that means your bathroom sees
  a lot of footfall every day, consider hiring a
  professional cleaning company to get it spotless,
  looking clean and smelling fresh.

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