Hygiene in the bathroom

Flushing the toilet causes dirty water to be stirred up. Even with excellent flushing systems, dirt particles can be released into the air and spread throughout the bathroom. Therefore, the toilet should only be flushed with the lid closed.

Items used for personal hygiene, such as washcloths, towels, and toothbrushes, or cleaning items such as toilet brushes and cleaning sponges, automatically accumulate germs over time. That is why these items should be replaced regularly for bathroom hygiene—in the case of towels, with freshly washed ones, and in the case of toothbrushes and similar items, with new ones.

The items mentioned above regularly come into contact with moisture. It is therefore important to allow them to dry properly. This should be done in an open space with sufficient fresh air. So don't put your freshly used toothbrush in the bathroom cabinet. Used towels should not be crumpled up, but hung up as wide as possible, while shower curtains dry best when stretched out on the outside of the shower or bathtub.

Regular and adequate ventilation is particularly important in the bathroom. Due to the high humidity, mold can easily form here. You should also always open the window while cleaning the bathroom. Even a bathroom without windows must be properly ventilated. Afterwards, during the colder months, it is important to heat the bathroom back up to a comfortable temperature.

Make your life easier by not placing water-sensitive items too close to the shower or bathtub. This is particularly important for the toilet, which should generally be at least 40 cm away from other objects in all directions. Tip: To plan the layout of your bathroom fixtures correctly, it is helpful to refer to the bathroom floor plans.