If you thought the worst thing your roommate could do was leave their nasty dishes in the sink for weeks, you’re wrong. The worst thing they can do is take a sh*t while your toothbrush is in clear view. Bastards.
According to a new study performed by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, there’s a 60% chance your toothbrush is covered in poop. That’s about 60% more than we were hoping.
According to the New York Post,
Researchers examined the spread of fecal coliforms — rod-shaped bacteria found in human feces — in communal bathrooms at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.
They discovered that these coliforms made contact with toothbrush after spreading through the air as a result of actions such as flushing the toilet.
It was also discovered that regularly rinsing your toothbrush with mouthwash, hot water or cold water had no effectiveness in decontamination.
Oh yeah, and for all of you crazy hygienists out there who think having a toothbrush cover is the answer, you’re wrong again:
“Using a toothbrush cover doesn’t protect a toothbrush from bacterial growth, but actually creates an environment where bacteria are better suited to grow by keeping the bristles moist and not allowing the head of the toothbrush to dry out between uses,”[researcher Lauren Aber] said.
Guess we’re all doomed to an eternity of brushing our pearly whites with sh*t. Might as well just sh*t on the toothbrush, at this point. Why wait for the toilet flush? We’ve seen the light.
Whatever, at least it’s not in anyone’s beard. Now that would be f*cking nasty.
[H/T: New York Post]
