Be careful, Many bacteria at In Women Handbags

Handbag is a very important thing for women in the move. This is because women are required to save a lot of objects in it, such as a wallet or cell phone. Be careful, the researchers revealed that unhealthy habits in managing the content of this handbag can invite bacteria.

Most women do not realize what the contents and effect of hand hygiene bags to their health. When the bag was taken to various places, many of the germs that come 'stick'. A study revealed that a bag can carry thousands of bacteria that can cause colds, coughs and even indigestion.

Here are 5 women experienced a dangerous risk of unhealthy habits in regulating the content of their handbags, as quoted by the Times of India, on Monday (05/06/2013):

1. Bottles of drinking water

Bring your own drinking water bottles are healthier, but note your bottle material. Constantly drinking from a plastic bottle is not good for health. Experts said the harmful chemicals contained in plastic such as phthalates, can be mixed with water. This can lead to hormonal imbalance and fertility issues. The longer you use a plastic bottle, the more the concentration of harmful chemicals that will seep into the water.

Solution: Use a metal or glass bottles instead. To minimize the possibility of damage, you can wrap in plastic protective glass bottles or bags of silicone.

2. Make-up equipment

A woman carrying an average of at least 3 to 8 instruments make-up in her purse. For example, lip gloss, mascara, blush, and powder. However, very few women who check the expiration date. Expired Make-up is where the most inviting bacteria, especially mascara. The bacteria multiply in the dark, warm environment, and moist, like mascara. Then use this mascara can cause eye infections.

Solution: Check the expiration dates on all your makeup equipment every 6 months. Keep your make-up brushes from bacteria by washing it regularly and avoid make-up lend tools.

3. Tissues and handkerchiefs

How many times you save the tissue that has been used or handkerchief in the bag because delaying rid of it? The study said the viruses that cause colds and cough can last for a long time on the used tissue. Every time you put your hand in the bag, you are at risk of infestation and spread germs.

Solution: After using a tissue, throw it away immediately. If you are used to carry wet wipes in your bag, ensure sealed. As an additional step, wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitiser.

4. Gadgets or phone

Studies say that mobile phones could become a hotbed of bacteria. One study even found that 1 in 6 mobile phones contaminated with faecal matter. Unfortunately, this time the phone is a critical need and always carry anywhere.

Solution: Use a small pouch or bag to store your cell phone inside the bag. Do not forget to clean your phone with a soft cloth 1 time a week.

5. Hand bags that are too heavy

Women tend to have problems in the neck, back and shoulders due to excessive heavy bag every day. Large bag does tend to be more fashionable and can carry more stuff, but it makes you get used to want to carry more stuff.

Solution: Switch to a smaller bag or make it a habit to empty it every week. It is intended to examine the possibility of an object that is not too important to be taken.

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