What bacteria are in underwear

The mouth and anus are the two parts of the human body that have the highest bacteria content. The private parts of the human body are covered by underwear all year round and are in a dark and humid environment, making it very easy for bacteria to breed. Especially for women, their reproductive organs are external organs and are more susceptible to bacterial infection. Therefore, paying attention to the cleanliness of our private parts and reducing the content of bacteria in underwear is very important for the health of our private parts.

The average amount of feces in the intestines is 0.1 grams

Microbiologists from all over the world have conducted research on washing machines. A pair of dirty underwear contains an average of 0.1 grams of feces, including pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli. Even if it is washed and dried properly, the bacteria cannot be completely killed.

One gram of feces contains 10 million viruses

One gram of feces contains 10 million viruses, 1 million bacteria, 1,000 parasite cysts and 100 worm eggs. Although some bacteria and viruses are beneficial to the human body, most bacteria and viruses are harmful to humans. Especially when feces contaminate water sources, food, tableware and clothing, most harmful microorganisms will enter the human body and cause harm.

Seven steps to clean underwear without leaving bacteria

Wash your underwear separately from other clothes

Underwear is in close contact with special physiological parts, so the hygiene requirements are very high. When washing, remember that underwear should not be washed together with other clothes, as this can easily cause external pathogens and pollution sources to be transmitted to the underwear.

Socks in particular are prone to mold. If you wash them with your underwear, the bacteria on the socks will be directly transmitted to your underwear.

Some people believe that hand washing underwear is the cleanest. Experts say that underwear is indeed cleaner when washed by hand, but the disadvantage of hand washing is that the detergent is often not rinsed away completely and it cannot be completely wrung out after washing. Machine wash detergents rinse easily, but do not clean thoroughly.

In fact, to clean your underwear, you only need to follow a simple principle: "wash clean, rinse clean". It doesn't matter how you wash it or what kind of detergent you use. So no matter which cleaning method you use, remember that cleaning thoroughly is the best way!

3. Do not abuse essential oils and bleach

Some people like to use essential oils or bleach to wash their underwear, believing that the sterilization effect will be better. However, experts say that essential oils do have some unique effects, but when dropped on underwear, they can only have a fragrant effect at best. Cleaning with bleach does have a bactericidal effect and can remove yellow stains, but the chloride in bleach is highly irritating, so be careful about the residue.

Suggestion: If you really want to clean it, you can boil it in water for 15 minutes.

4. How to choose detergent

As we all know, a woman's private parts are a weakly acidic environment, and cleaning products are generally alkaline, so we should choose a cleaning agent that is not too alkaline and has better cleaning ability, such as soap, or soap with bactericidal and disinfecting capabilities.

It is also best to prepare a special cleaning container. In addition, many girls often use too much detergent to wash their underwear clean, which causes residue and causes skin allergies.

As for how to clean underwear stained with blood during menstruation? When the blood stains are just got, rinse with cold water and it will most likely be washed off. But if the blood stains have dried and hardened, you can drop some hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting wounds on it, and the blood stains will be effectively decomposed.

Ultraviolet rays are the best way to kill bacteria. It is best to let the washed underwear dry in the sun after each washing. If you really don’t have the opportunity, it is recommended to use high temperature to kill viruses! For example, iron it, dry it in a dryer, or blow it with a hair dryer. Remember not to let the underwear be wet. Remember that underwear is not suitable for drying in the bathroom.

If there is really no chance, it is recommended to use high temperature to treat it, for example, iron it with an iron, dry it in a dryer, or blow it with a hair dryer to make it less damp.

6. Wash your underwear promptly and don’t leave it overnight

Underwear should be washed in time and not left overnight, otherwise it will easily breed bacteria and make cleaning more difficult. Moreover, the residual odor of underwear can easily attract insects such as flies.

Cleaning method selection

Cleaning with detergent: It can clean thoroughly, but stubborn stains cannot be completely cleaned.

Cleaning with bleach: It has a bactericidal effect and can also remove yellow stains, but the chloride in bleach is highly irritating. Be careful about the residual bleach, which can cause excessive irritation to the private parts. Be careful. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.

3. Boil in hot water before washing: This is more recommended. It is recommended to boil the underwear in hot water for 15 minutes every time you wash it. It can thoroughly sterilize and clean it better.

Precautions

Special reminder for hand washing underwear:

Rub soap for 3-5 minutes

Some women often just rub their underwear quickly when washing it, and sometimes they don't even use soap. Underwear still needs to be washed with soap. The two most common gynecological pathogens - fungi and Trichomonas - can be killed by the alkaline environment of soap solution.

Ordinary soap can achieve this effect, there is no need to use special "underwear cleaning liquid" for cleaning. As for the scrubbing time, it is best to apply soap and rub it carefully for 3-5 minutes to allow the bacteria to fully come into contact with the soapy water.