Do you have one of these 8 habits? Read now and avoid the following to save your family

Here are 8 habits that seem hygienic but are actually harmful to your health:

1. Wrapping food with paper towels
   To increase the whiteness of paper, many manufacturers use fluorescent whitening agents in the production process. These agents are “chemical toxins,” and when they come into contact with food (especially oily or greasy foods), they heat up and accelerate their movement into the food. The fluorescent whitening agent enters the body through the mouth, and since it is hard to break down, prolonged exposure can lead to liver and kidney damage, fatigue, and even cancer. Depending on the amount of toxin ingested, it could cause acute or chronic poisoning, and as an industrial chemical, it may contain impurities harmful to health.
2. Using towels to dry dishes and fruits
   Dishes and fruits washed directly under running water are generally clean. However, face towels often harbor a large amount of bacteria. If you repeatedly use the same towel to dry dishes or fruits, it can cause secondary infections. The bacteria transferred onto dishes or fruits can be harmful when consumed.
3. Making the bed immediately after waking up
   After waking up, it’s better to leave the blanket unfolded for about 10 minutes before making the bed, and it’s recommended to air the blanket in the sun once a week. When we sleep, we sweat a lot. If you fold the blanket immediately after waking, the sweat will be trapped inside, creating a breeding ground for harmful pathogens. Over time, the moisture can affect sleep comfort and even harm your health.
4. Reheating spoiled food at high temperatures
   To avoid wasting food, some people reheat food that has already gone bad at high temperatures, believing that this can kill bacteria. However, medical studies have shown that bacterial toxins are heat-resistant, so even reheating food at high temperatures won’t necessarily destroy them.
5. Cutting off spoiled parts of fruit and eating the rest
   Some people throw away only the spoiled part of the fruit and eat the rest, thinking it’s still safe. In reality, even after cutting off the spoiled parts, the remaining fruit can still be contaminated, and microorganisms like mold can grow, leading to potential health risks, including cancer. Therefore, it’s best to discard the entire fruit if part of it is spoiled to avoid contamination.
6. Using alcohol to disinfect wounds
   While alcohol can inhibit bacteria at the wound site, it can also burn healthy skin cells. It can cause pain, swelling, and irritation. Alcohol is typically used as a disinfectant in medical settings before injections or surgery, and its use should be under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
7. Covering food with a food dome
   It’s better to wrap food in plastic wrap and then store it in the refrigerator. While a food dome can prevent flies and mosquitoes from landing on food, the bodies of insects can remain on the dome and easily fall onto the food through the holes, causing contamination.
8. Using the same toothpaste for a long time
   Toothpaste can suppress certain bacteria in the mouth, but if the same toothpaste is used for an extended period, the bacteria in the mouth can adapt and become resistant to it. Therefore, it’s recommended to change toothpaste regularly to avoid resistance and maintain oral health.