7. Unclean Environments
Regardless of how non-crowded and stylish your living conditions or the upmarket gym you visit may be, staph likes moist, unsanitized surfaces. Moreover, this is true of other bugs as well – bugs that weaken your immunity and could mean any staph infection you get becomes a serious blood issue.
Wipe down surfaces that are frequently used. Examples are doorknobs, taps, flush handles, towel railings, countertops, and light switches. This should be done with a disinfectant. The same applies to children’s toys and utensils since they are often passed around in schools, daycare centers, and aftercare centers. Sporting and training equipment should, for the same reason, be wiped down before and after use.
This is why you should always sit on a towel in the gym on any equipment too. The correct way to use a disinfectant is to spray down the surface, allow it to air for two or three minutes, and then only to wipe it with a dry, clean cloth.