20 Hygiene Habits You Should Break The Habit

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Hand sanitizer

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If you use hand sanitizers regularly, your health may suffer more than benefit from it. The US Food and Drug Administration advises against using hand sanitizers that contain the synthetic compound triclosan because it is a poor and potentially harmful alternative to soap and water. Even worse, research indicates that prolonged exposure to specific active ingredients found in hand sanitizers may cause hormonal changes or Bacterial resistance, which could be harmful to human health.

Air dryer

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Paper towels outperform electric dryers in terms of personal hygiene. Although according to studies, air dryers are healthier for the environment than are for paper towels. Electric air dryers can spread bacteria throughout the room, resulting in a contagious mist containing a variety of fecal bacteria, and they are impossible to remove completely after washing.

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