Questions tagged [hygiene]

Questions relating to cleanliness and prevention of diseases and infections while travelling.

Hygiene.

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How to deal with a full trash can for used toilet paper where you are not allowed to flush the toilet paper?

On different trips I have noticed a sign in toilets asking not to flush toilet paper, but throw it in a bin next to the toilet. This was either on island destinations or in areas with rocky grounds. Personally I don't like this concept of toilet…
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Can you get a disease from sitting on a public toilet seat?

Many travelers I know are extremely wary of using public toilets while sitting down, because they're afraid of catching a germ from the toilet seat. But is it really true that public toilets are dangerous? Should one carry disinfectant at all times…
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What is this item used for?

What is the following item use for? I got it with a nail polisher, and bunch of other hygiene items. Here's what was included: one nail file two nail clippers ear cleaner cotton pliers small scissors The white section is rough.
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