A physiologist reveals 10 elements of the house that can make us sick in the long run, from the TV remote control to the coffee machine

Scientist Jordan Haworthfrom London, warned that 70% of people do not clean their homes thoroughly enough and detailed the 10 things that contain the most bacteria and can lead to long-term health problems. He explained all this in a viral video on TikTok.

After the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Ministry of Agriculture examined various parts of the kitchen, to find out in which places there are the most germsthe scientist described the second places that often remain uncleaned.

Haworth explained that getting sick even just once is enough to have gut problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome, for life.

Describing the viral video, which collected more than 1.4 million views“The 10 dirtiest things in your home,” revealed a health expert how a light switch, TV remote, and even coffee makers could be the cause of your next cold.

Jordan began by warning his more than 93 million followers about the dangers of the 10th most contagious item: shoes. Showing a pair of Air Force Ones on the screen, the doctor explained Nearly half of all shoes harbor bacteria known as Clostridioides difficile, or C diff, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, according to the study.

“45 percent sole shoes people have been tested for C diff, which can cause severe diarrhea. It doesn’t matter if your Air Force Ones are dusty or fresh. Always take your shoes off at the front door,” he said.

Then the scientist broke the hearts of lovers microwave kangaroo when he discovered that this gadget was full of bacteria and invited viewers to start cleaning the inside.

The microwave they can be full of E. coli or salmonella, which can lead to serious illness and intestinal problems.

Likewise, Jordan qualified kitchen towels as “one of the most polluted things in your home”. It found that people often use tea towels on multiple surfaces, including tables, hands and dishes, making them prone to germs.

However, he found that it is advisable to start soaking tea towels in boiling water for about 15 minutes every week, to kill any bacteria and prevent colds.

On the other side, cutting boards did not surprise viewers as they were listed as one of the dirtiest items in their household. Whether your cutting board is plastic or wooden, the grooves made by your knife are another place for bacteria to be found. It needs to be washed twice to remove bacteria.

“Try to clean yours thoroughly refrigerator once a month,” said the gut health expert before explaining why your fridge might be teeming with bacteria.

And while you may have thought your morning cup of coffee was safe, a gut health expert found that yours is coffee machine it can be a “breeding ground” for germs and mold. “Supposedly you have to flush the system with vinegar and always change the water before using it,” he told onlookers.

In addition, it was discovered that Bathroom towels they also contain nasty germs. He explained that using the same towel to wipe your hands and shower is one of the worst things you can do. “Make sure you have a separate towel for showering and washing your hands after bathing,” Jordan said.

The following warning from scientists will make you think twice before opening the door or turning the light on and off. Both light switches and doorknobs are perfect breeding grounds for bacteria.

“Be honest, when is the last time you can remember cleaning a light switch?” said the gut health expert.