Post Date November, 16 2024
How often is it best to change underwear? Underwear, a very private small item, is closely related to health. Although many people can wash their underwear regularly, they do not know the lifespan of their underwear, especially for the elderly, who often wear it out, deform it, and throw it away. As is well known, some invisible health risks arise in this way. So, how often is it best to change underwear?
Average 0.1 grams of feces in dirty underwear
Microbiologists all over the world have studied washing machines, with an average of 0 dirty underwear. Feces contain Salmonella, Escherichia coli and other bacteria. Even if properly cleaned and dried, these bacteria cannot be completely killed.
One gram of feces contains 10 million viruses
One gram of feces contains 10 million viruses, 1 million bacteria, 1000 parasite bags, and 100 eggs. Although some bacteria and viruses are beneficial to the human body, most bacteria and viruses are harmful to the human body. Especially when feces contaminate water sources, food, utensils, and clothing, most harmful microorganisms can enter the human body and cause harm to the human body.
As early as 1964, Dr. Cameron in the UK examined the underwear of 940 men in Oxford County, England, and found that their underwear was contaminated with different levels of feces, such as wasp color to a large amount of feces. This made Dr. Cameron exclaim: "We Chinese people complain about so many people because there is a trace of tomato sauce on the restaurant tablecloth, but at the same time, they wear underwear covered in feces and eat well in luxury chairs.
It's best to change underwear within six months.
Qu Jing, Deputy Secretary General of the China Knitting Association, stated in an interview with Life Times that it is generally best to replace underwear with more frequently used underwear every six months. If the underwear is deformed, the material is dry, and the stains are not clean, it must be replaced in a timely manner.
Changing underwear: up to 23 days
In daily life, we must develop the habit of regularly washing underwear. It is recommended to change it every day, especially in summer, with a maximum time of no more than 23 days. When cleaning, separate from your coat and pants and try washing your hands with soap. After cleaning, do not expose to direct sunlight. Dry in a cool place and then disinfect in the sunlight. Otherwise, underwear can easily become hard and deformed. In addition, it is best to place underwear separately. You can buy some special storage bags or put them in clean plastic bags, which are almost free of dust and bacteria and can affect your health.
