Can germs pass through a bleach-soaked towel while cleaning?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have three questions and am looking forward to your opinion on them. Here they are:

When you clean with bleach on a paper towel, can germs go through the paper towel?
When you clean the toilet, do you need to wash your hands in between each step and between everything that is being wiped?
The third is when you have sex, should you shower before sex, and will I be spreading germs throughout my house if I do not shower before or after?

Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Answering the questions you asked.

Bleach is a disinfectant. So it kills the germs. So germs will not usually spread. But be careful of spores. Next, while cleaning the toilet, I suggest you-

Clean your hands after completing the entire process of cleaning.
Washing your hands is not required between each step.
Thoroughly cleaning your hands will help.
Before sex, showering keeps you clean and helps your partner avoid infection, as some commensals can be present in your skin and genital tract.

Usually, the linen can get infected because of the secretions, but not the whole house.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.