bathroomhygiene on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/bathroomhygiene/Recent content in bathroomhygiene on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 26 May 2026 09:55:53 +0000Why Your Toothbrush Harbors More Germs Than a Toilet Seathttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/why-your-toothbrush-harbors-more-germs-than-a-toilet-seat/Tue, 26 May 2026 09:55:53 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/why-your-toothbrush-harbors-more-germs-than-a-toilet-seat/A dentist has warned that your toothbrush can carry bacteria long after use—often far more than a toilet seat. Surprisingly, toilet seats, made from smooth, non-porous materials like plastic or ceramic, and kept relatively dry, create an unfriendly environment for germs. On average, a toilet seat harbors about 50 bacteria per square inch. Research from institutions such as Manchester University reveals that a used toothbrush may contain over 10 million bacteria and fungi.