To maintain health, not enough three times a week to exhaust yourself with training in the gym. Sometimes the usual things from everyday life are fraught with a potential threat, and it is better to get rid of them as soon as possible.
You will be surprised when you find out how much everything in your kitchen can affect your health, and we do not mean food additives in chips or mayonnaise, but talk about things that are used to maintain order and cleanliness, for example, plastic food containers or fresheners air. So, prepare a trash can and be ready to throw out all that can harm you.
1. Plastic containers for products go on the list at number one.
Labeled PCs (polycarbonate) or PP (polypropylene) and labeled "wineglass-fork" - an important marker for food contact - these containers are made of plastic, as a hardener for which bisphenol A is used - an extremely dangerous compound for humans. And despite the fact that some manufacturers began to replace this element with a safe one, in your kitchen such containers are unlikely, since they are produced only in Japan. In addition, when you come into contact with water, which is unavoidable with repeated use (well, you must wash them!), The chemicals begin to gradually activate and pass to the contents of the container, which you then reheat and eat. So do not regret these convenient boxes, discard them without regret and use a glass, metal or paper container that is completely harmless to preserve your products and health.
2. Air fresheners - get rid of them immediately!
Although some manufacturers guarantee the absence of hazardous chemicals in their products, many fresheners, be it sprays or electrical nozzles, in addition to negative effects on the respiratory system, can cause allergies and even affect reproductive function. It is much more useful to just get rid of the source of unpleasant odor and several times a day to ventilate the room well than to mask the ambre with the artificial scent of lavender.
3. Antibacterial soap - another marketing move, simply cheating the buyer.
It destroys bacteria no more effectively than any other soap. But, as for safety, then it clearly loses to its ordinary counterparts: the fact is that the antibacterial soap contains triclosan - an element, according to the latest studies, capable of changing the hormonal background in animals. This means that, with a high degree of probability, it also acts on people in the same way. So, using antibacterial soap, you, at best, do not improve your hygiene, and at worst - pay for your own well-being.
4. Old toothbrushes.
Remember when you bought your toothbrush? If not, then it is better to replace it. If you brush your teeth, as expected - in the morning and in the evening, - then the toothbrush begins to gradually deteriorate at the end of the second month of use. Therefore, these necessary hygiene items should be changed every three months. A worn toothbrush does a much worse job, which can lead to the destruction of tooth enamel, and as a consequence, a trip to the dentist will be necessary, which, you will agree, is much more expensive than buying a new toothbrush.
5. Unnecessary trash.
For a person it is important not only physical, but mental health. If there are things in the house that irritate you, it is better to get rid of them once and for all - you will immediately feel relief and recovery, as if they did something necessary, which had long been decided. This will help to fix not only the house, but also the thoughts, the goals will become clearer, and the inner harmony will not be overshadowed by anything.
6. Remains of food from the refrigerator.
Everyone is familiar with the situation when, after the reception of guests, a few almost untouched dishes are discovered, for the preparation of which a lot of time, effort and expensive products were spent. I do not want labor and food to disappear for nothing, and it all goes to the refrigerator, in the hope that tomorrow it will be possible to warm up the ready meals for lunch in a narrow home circle. But the next day everyone is having lunch at work and at school, and the refrigerator continues to store food leftovers, and so for several days in a row. Then you finally remember your stocks, and here's the first thing you should know about - perishables can not be stored in the refrigerator for more than three days. This is especially true of products of animal origin: they can rapidly develop listeria - a bacterium that perfectly tolerates low temperatures around 0 ° and can be the causative agent of such a dangerous disease as meningitis. It can also cause miscarriage, and in particularly severe cases, lead to death. Therefore, if you are not sure whether you can use the leftover food in the next three days, it is better to immediately put the food in the freezer. If you missed this moment and the dishes are stored for more than three days, discard them without regret, do not risk once again your health and the health of your loved ones.
7. The old mascara.
The ink ends, we buy a new one, but in the old one there's still something left and it's a shame to throw it away. Then, when the next mascara comes to an end, we remember the old one, and we can make up eyelashes a couple of times, until we buy a new one. Do you sometimes do that too? But in vain. Any liquid cosmetics, including mascara, is an ideal medium for the spread of microbes, which, in the usual use of carcasses in dangerous quantities, begin to accumulate three months after the opening of this makeup. Therefore, every time you use old mascara, along with makeup, you will put these dangerous microorganisms too close to your eyes. One of the main functions of mascara is to protect yourself from germs, and, using old ink, you do the opposite. Pity your eyes and take the rule of throwing away the used tube immediately after buying a new carcass.
8. An old container for contact lenses can cause as much harm as long used mascara.
The container should be periodically cleaned, thoroughly dried afterwards, and a fresh solution is used daily. And once every three months the container still needs to be changed, because, despite cleaning, during this time a critical mass of microorganisms accumulates in it, which, if not removed, can lead to various eye infections.
9. Overdue spices.
No, they will not poison your food, but they will not give it the flavor that fresh seasonings will add. They can be left except for aesthetics - exposed in a row on an open shelf in transparent jars, they will add charm to your kitchen. But if you intend to use them for their intended purpose, it is better to empty the containers and fill them with fresh fragrant spices that will add a unique flavor to your dish, making it more useful and tasty.
10. Overdue sunscreen.
A more dangerous thing, after the expiry date, it ceases to block the ultraviolet and, accordingly, protect your skin from sunburn. As a consequence, the skin will be prone to premature aging. Therefore, before you go to the beach, check to see if the shelf life of your cream has ended. Otherwise, discard it immediately and buy a new one. In addition, the skin remembers everything, so do not create bad memories for her.
11. Old lip gloss.
It accumulates a large number of bacteria that readily reproduce in the liquid medium of a closed tube. This increases the risk of infection when a shine hits a small wound. Therefore, most lip glosses are marked, inside the jar they write, as a rule, 3M, 6M or 12M, which means that this product can be stored, respectively, 3, 6 or 12 months from the moment of opening. Do not endanger your lips, change lip gloss no more than six months after the start of use.
12. Air cleaners.
If you use them at home, it's great, because according to research conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality is 25-100 times worse than outdoors! These house assistants help to successfully combat dust, mold and bacteria. However, it is also necessary to change the filters from time to time so that the mold and bacteria with which they so successfully cope, did not begin their mass reproduction on them. The optimum operating time of the air cleaner is indicated in the manual. And do not forget about the air conditioner, which also contains removable filters, which need to be washed regularly in warm water. In the hot season, when the air conditioner is switched on every day, filters must be cleaned at least once every two weeks.
13. Worn bra, on which stretched straps, should also be replaced.
There will be an occasion to pamper yourself with a new thing. If you feel that your old, though perhaps very beloved, bra no longer supports the breast the way it used to be, it is a signal that you will have to part with it, because the purpose of this important subject of lingerie is precisely proper breast support, which prevents stretching of tissues and slows down the aging process.
14. Sponge for washing dishes.
Throughout its short life, it encounters a huge number of different microorganisms that you do not even suspect, so it is extremely important to change it 2-3 times a week. And in general, as experts advise, it is best to use a special napkin for dishes - it is thinner than a sponge, and, accordingly, in between the sinks dries out much faster without accumulating bacteria that like a moist environment. However, it should also be changed every few days.
15. Plastic cutting boards are best replaced with wooden ones.
First, after the first use on the plastic board there will be cuts and scratches, which will noticeably spoil the appearance. Secondly, once hitting inside such a scratch, the bacteria will begin to multiply there and from them it will be impossible to get rid of them. Unlike plastic, wooden boards contain natural gums that destroy microorganisms, preventing them from multiplying.