5 Highly-Touched Daily Use Items One must Disinfect

When I say that we leave the house every day carrying at least two inventions, and still, we don’t realize they’re significant inventions (no, I’m not talking about smartphones/Laptops 📱or bikes/cars 🚗), it may sound shocking. So, the matter is not only about knowing these inventions (Now daily needs), but the motive is to know why you should sanitize them? 

These inventions are so personal to us that we can’t imagine life without them; sanitizing daily needs has become even more important as the Omicron variant of Coronavirus has begun to wreak havoc on the world. 

We must accept that sanitization is a necessary part of our daily lives. Still, there are people like my friend Rahul, who proudly say, “I got both doses of vaccine 💉, now I don’t need to sanitize anything.” People like him inspired me to write this post 😅, and I hope he will recognize the importance of sanitizing daily necessities.   

#1 Keys 

Most of us don’t know that the key is an invention. Do you remember when you first started using keys?  We have used or witnessed the use of this wonderful invention since we were children. Even we used keys as an infant, remember? Yes, those teether keys made our gums stronger 💪. 

Invention Of Keys: 

Greek sculptor and architect Theodorus Invented Keys in the 6th century BC. After that invention, there were millions of changes made to the keys. As a result, we have seen everything from simple metallic keys with slots to modern electronic keys.    

Sanitizing Keys: 

Choosing a sanitizer for keys is tricky because they are metals, and alcohol-based sanitizers are unsuitable for metals. Also, a single key in the house is used by multiple hands, even the outsiders use it, and we carry many germs on it. So, sanitizing your keys is essential, but get a natural disinfectant to apply on keys.   

#2 Mirror  

The mirror is the first thing some people see when they wake up, and it’s a fantastic invention, right? But, think of living without seeing a mirror; you can’t groom yourself properly, you can’t even drive safely, and you might dress up in the wrong way. But why it’s necessary to sanitize the mirror you use? There are some serious reasons behind sanitizing a mirror.  

Invention Of Mirror:   

German chemist Justus von Liebig got the mirror patent in 1835, but humans have been using it since 4000 BC.   

Sanitizing Mirrors:  

Take an example of bathroom mirrors in a public washroom; people keep their faces very close and leave breathing droplets endangering others. Before you use any washroom mirror or dressing table mirror in the trial room of an apparel store, you must sanitize it.  

#3. Handles  

Handles are a fantastic invention that we use dozens, if not hundreds, of times every day. Without handles, it will become difficult to enter or exit an enclosed space. In addition, compared to other inventions on the list, handles are touched more and harbor a large number of germs. 

Invention Of Handles:   

An African American inventor called Osborn Dorsey got a patent for handle in 1878, but its history is very ancient. Even before the Neolithic Revolution, handles were in use. Handles have evolved significantly over time, and we now see this invention everywhere. 

Sanitizing Handles:   

We come into contact with them hundreds of times per day. Have a look around you, and you will find one. We can’t live without door handles, drawer pulls, and cabinet handles. So, the next time you use wardrobe handles or any other type of handle, make sure it’s sanitized. 

#4. Taps  

When soiled/soapy hands touch taps or faucets, the chances of germs on them increase. Remember how often you touch a faucet in the staff washroom in your office? You touch bathroom taps several times, and others use them too, so they become a germ transmission channel. 

The invention of Taps:  

Taps have been in use since 1700 BC, but Thomas Campbell got it patented in 1880.  

Sanitizing Taps:   

We wash them, whether it’s a washbasin tap or a shower tap, but we still need to sanitize them to ensure complete safety. Even disinfecting kitchen taps are necessary, but when disinfecting a kitchen sink tap or any other kitchen tap, use a disinfectant that is gentle, natural, and safe for edibles. 

#5. Water Bottle  

Water bottle or bottled water, let’s not get confused between both, water bottle is an invention, and bottled water is just a product that the world created to ease things. Everyone, from school kids to office workers, gym goers to senior citizens doing yoga in the park, carry a water bottle.  

Invention Of Water Bottle:  

A water bottle is an invention, but nobody can tell you the exact year or century when it was invented. According to some historical evidence, there were water bottles made up of bark, leather, etc. Around 5000 years ago, water bottles made up of animal skins were known as “Waterskins.” Now there are plenty of options, from a glass water bottle to a steel water bottle available when you go out to buy a water bottle.  

Sanitizing Water Bottle:  

Sanitizing a water bottle can be risky if you use alcohol-based sanitizers with harsh chemicals, but there are organic sanitizers available. Whether you are buying bottled water during a train journey or carrying one with you, sanitizing a water bottle before using it is a must.   

Many more inventions are now daily needs; let me know which invention is closer to you in the comments! And don’t forget to share this post with people like “Rahul” 😂. 

Pankaj Rai