Many people have been left shocked after finding out about the potential health hazards linked with neglected shower heads, as frequent cleaning is just as important as personal cleanliness. In a cautionary online video, one Facebook user named Lauren raised awareness about the neglect of shower heads, reports Gloucestershire Live . She claimed: "This is a fun one, our shower heads are slowly killing us, because apparently we're meant to be washing them regularly.
" She continued: "It's actually pretty serious because it can lead to lung disease, as well as ocular, nose and post-op infections. Along with a bunch of other diseases." Lauren went on to detail the dangers, shedding light on the threat that can lurk in the unsuspecting bathroom fixture.
"It's because of biofilm, a bunch of bacteria that have a little party in your shower head, and they're incredibly hard to kill. "They're basically like a fortress. And when you take a shower, that gets in the air and into your lungs and your whole body.
" The revelation sparked astonishment in the comments section. Casadee confessed her surprise at the cleaning necessity, writing: "Okay am I the only one that's never cleaned a shower head." Meanwhile, Catrina remarked on her own experiences: "I've been in showers where I only sneezed in the shower- a lot.
Probably mold. Anywho, I definitely need to clean my current shower head more often." Haley chimed: "I actually just replaced my shower head this morning.
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