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Name something unhygienic/disgusting but people do it

334 replies

stoow · 02/07/2025 06:43

I start off:
. Holding money their mouths. It’s mainly an elderly person thing. Friends working in retail see this often. Even in mask wearing days, customers lowered masks to do this, yet denied it.
. Going to the toilet and not flushing
. Washing chicken out. People don’t realise that this can spray bacteria around. Cooking it properly will kill bacteria.
. Coughing without covering mouth. Even with Covid, people are still doing this.
. Not washing hands after using loo. In public toilets, I use hand sanitiser as seen people from certain cultures spit and mums letting their toddler DS to wee in the basins.
. On planes, people walking barefooted especially in toilets. With the quick turnaround of planes, the staff can’t clean everywhere

OP posts:
RaraRachael · 02/07/2025 11:05

Chefs on TV tasting something and then putting the same spoon back in to the pan.

DustyMaiden · 02/07/2025 11:03

StrawberrySquash · 02/07/2025 09:09

You forgot then cleaning the toilet with that week's new loo brush

Don’t be ridiculous, a loo brush are you crazy?😜

Alpacahacker · 02/07/2025 11:02

OldWomanInACardigan · 02/07/2025 08:52

............."It’s mainly an elderly person thing." How very patronising. I'm elderly (66) and have never done that. Nor have I ever had a tissue or hanky up my sleeve.

Edited

I wouldn’t say 66 is elderly it’s the generation above you that I have generally seen as prolific tissue carriers! It’s obviously not all older people either but I’ve not seen younger people doing this at all 🤷‍♀️

Fizbosshoes · 02/07/2025 11:02

Idontjetwashthefucker · 02/07/2025 10:36

Im also going to hell. I let the dog sleep on the bed, let him lick plates, use our cutlery for his food, have a bathroom bin that is emptied only when full, wear outdoor shoes indoors...haven't been ill for years

Yes I do most of that, don't have a dog, but cats occassionally eat leftovers from our plates, they sleep on our beds, and we use the same cutlery for their food - I do have a separate washing up sponge for their bowls....but I do use a washing up bowl....
We dry the cats with our towels if they've been out in the rain too! 😄
I don't put any of that in the same category as spittting/gobbing or sneezing without covering your mouth or nose!

ComtesseDeSpair · 02/07/2025 11:01

Rattai · 02/07/2025 10:57

Can I ask why??

I don’t think I’ve ever eaten my own bogeys, but I don’t find the concept that disgusting. I don’t see it as manifestly different to swallowing your own saliva, nibbling the skin on your lips, or sucking a bleeding finger after you’ve cut it. It’s just mucous your own nose has produced, dried by the air you inhale all day long.

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:59

HasTheBinManBeen · 02/07/2025 10:58

In agreement about how to clean up skid marks straight away.

But I do have a loo brush - for cleaning the loo when I'm cleaning the bathroom. Granted, I'm sure you could swab it for feacal germs, but it's not used to actually clean away visible poo!

How do you clean your loo?

Also with a toilet brush but I keep it with the cleaning stuff under the sink and there's no holder!

HasTheBinManBeen · 02/07/2025 10:58

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:44

Also (but im guessing this has been mentioned already): toilet brushes. Why do you want a brush full of shit particles sitting next to your toilet?
If you need to clean your toilet after a dump, just dunk your hand in there and clean it with toilet paper.

In agreement about how to clean up skid marks straight away.

But I do have a loo brush - for cleaning the loo when I'm cleaning the bathroom. Granted, I'm sure you could swab it for feacal germs, but it's not used to actually clean away visible poo!

How do you clean your loo?

Rattai · 02/07/2025 10:57

Disturbia81 · 02/07/2025 10:45

I do eat my snot, but only in private. It’s common to have these animal like habits but best to keep them hidden. I do however shower constantly, wipe hands after everything, don’t let dog in bedroom or most of the other suggestions. So whatever 😂

Can I ask why??

Idontjetwashthefucker · 02/07/2025 10:55

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:44

Also (but im guessing this has been mentioned already): toilet brushes. Why do you want a brush full of shit particles sitting next to your toilet?
If you need to clean your toilet after a dump, just dunk your hand in there and clean it with toilet paper.

My toilet brush is disinfected every couple of days...always has been. No dramas here

HasTheBinManBeen · 02/07/2025 10:49

Letting dogs lick them, especially their faces.

Spitting. Wish I could instantly taser anyone who does this.

Licking their finger to turn a page - especially when it's something that they are about to hand to someone else.

suburburban · 02/07/2025 10:47

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:45

Most people in the UK use them.

But then most people in the UK use carpets, which are also (but less) gross.

Have carpets too😀

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:45

suburburban · 02/07/2025 10:44

Most people use them. Hot soapy water, no problem

also have a dishwasher

Most people in the UK use them.

But then most people in the UK use carpets, which are also (but less) gross.

Disturbia81 · 02/07/2025 10:45

I do eat my snot, but only in private. It’s common to have these animal like habits but best to keep them hidden. I do however shower constantly, wipe hands after everything, don’t let dog in bedroom or most of the other suggestions. So whatever 😂

suburburban · 02/07/2025 10:44

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:15

Using washing up bowls 🤢

Most people use them. Hot soapy water, no problem

also have a dishwasher

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:44

Also (but im guessing this has been mentioned already): toilet brushes. Why do you want a brush full of shit particles sitting next to your toilet?
If you need to clean your toilet after a dump, just dunk your hand in there and clean it with toilet paper.

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:43

Washing up bowls are gross because you've got a bowl full of nice clean hot water that you then dump loads of dirty crockery in, and you then proceed to wash your stuff in the now dirty water before just "giving it a rinse"!

Disturbia81 · 02/07/2025 10:42

ObtuseMoose · 02/07/2025 08:53

What on earth are you putting in the bathroom bin that needs bagging and removing from the house immediately?

sanitary wear, wipes used after a poo
( I don’t empty mine straight away, just suggesting what that poster may mean)

Idontjetwashthefucker · 02/07/2025 10:39

And i have a washing up bowl 🤯

Idontjetwashthefucker · 02/07/2025 10:36

Im also going to hell. I let the dog sleep on the bed, let him lick plates, use our cutlery for his food, have a bathroom bin that is emptied only when full, wear outdoor shoes indoors...haven't been ill for years

caringcarer · 02/07/2025 10:29

Use cutlery the family eats from to take cat or dog food from a tin.

Pudmyboy · 02/07/2025 10:28

Agree: I give the bowl a quick once-over before washing up and a good rinse afterwards. Using a bowl is a lot more economical than washing up in the sink
Edited to say this post is on response to the washing up bowl post!

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 02/07/2025 10:28

Blondebrownorred · 02/07/2025 09:25

Agree with the dogs in beds point. Also letting dogs lick plates etc.

Our dog used to do an excellent pre-dishwasher scouring of various pans and dishes. A roasting tin - with a little gravy added - was probably her favourite, or a fish pie dish. Now we no longer have her, I have to resort to a Brillo pad or good old steel wool. 🐶❤️

Fizbosshoes · 02/07/2025 10:19

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:15

Using washing up bowls 🤢

Why is this bad? (Assuming using for washing up)

Mymanyellow · 02/07/2025 10:16

Cat and dogs in/on beds. Letting pets eat off human bowls and utensils.
Not washing hands enough.
Salad bars and help yourself pastry counters.

SayLaveee · 02/07/2025 10:15

Using washing up bowls 🤢