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Swab analysis reveals the socks people wear to bed are dirtier than a toilet
We get it, some days can be so rough or exhausting that changing your socks or simply removing them before jumping into bed can be a task. But, a study shows you might as well sleep in a toilet than go to bed wearing a dirty pair on your feet.
One study that was conducted on 5.9 million Brits concluded with results that are surprising, if not shocking. Most of us are accustomed to wearing socks to bed in winter, but it is of utmost importance to ensure you have a clean pair on.
Socks some wear to bed are dirtier than a toilet
A swab analysis conducted by researchers at MattressNextDay�on socks worn by people from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. shows that the bacteria on the sample and a doormat are the same.
The bacteria on a TV remote was described as “dirtier than a toilet” by previous studies, but the socks you wear for long hours, which are a breeding ground for bacteria, have been proven to be worse than a remote.
The results were alarming because people spend a third of their lives in bed while carrying with them the germs that are known to be found in the toilet.
A staggering 5.9 million Brits are believed to wear the same socks to bed they use the entire day, unknowingly of course.
Same bacteria is found in cockroaches and their fecal droppings
The lab results revealed that the bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in socks are common on cockroaches and in their fecal droppings.
So, experts urge people to change their clothes and the covers on their beds and pillows if they are used to going to bed in dirty pairs of socks worn during the day. This is very important as it helps avoid health complications from the spread of the bacteria.
Dr. Deborah Lee at Dr Fox Online Pharmacy explained: “Pseudomonas infection poses a threat to those who are immunocompromised, such as people with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, burns, cancer, organ transplant recipients, and newborn babies.”
“We need to keep pseudomonas levels under control to protect this portion of the population who are vulnerable,” she added.
