Can A Loofah Cause Infections

Loofahs Cause Infections

A natural or synthetic Loofah can cause a skin infection. It has been well documented these type of  bacteria have been  found in a Loofah: Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, and more. It is important to disinfect a Loofah and replace the Loofah often. Gently rub your skin with the Loofah — Do not rub your skin too vigorously.

How often should  a natural Loofah be changed?

Expects  suggest changing the natural Loofah  roughly every 3-4 weeks. You can prolong  the life of  the natural Loofah  by not leaving it in  a wet, moist environment. It is best to dry out the Loofah and  keep it in a dry area.

How do you disinfect a Loofah?

A Loofah can be disinfected with undiluted hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. No need to rinse.