A towel may look clean, but it holds moisture, sweat, and dead skin. In a humid bathroom, that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus — and all of it transfers back to your skin.
Tips
Use a towel no more than 2–3 times.
Always hang it fully open, never balled up on a hook.
Ventilate the bathroom well.
Wash towels frequently and let them dry completely.
3. Neglecting foot care
Feet spend hours in socks and closed shoes, trapping sweat, dead cells, and microbes. This leads to odor, itching, and thick patches of skin.
How to care for your feet
Wash them daily with warm water and mild soap, including between toes.
Dry thoroughly, especially between the toes.
Exfoliate weekly with a pumice stone or soft file.
Use antifungal powder if you wear closed shoes often.
Change socks daily and choose breathable materials.
4. Flushing the toilet with the lid open
Flushing with the lid up releases a fine mist of droplets containing bacteria and waste. These particles can land on towels, toothbrushes, soap bars, and surfaces.
A tiny habit that makes a big difference
Close the lid before flushing.
Keep your toothbrush far from the toilet or in a covered case.
5. Wearing the same underwear to bed
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