The former flight attendant came out with the truth: THIS is the dirtiest place on board! Warning for passengers – Topky.sk

According to her, passengers should not ignore and underestimate the advice and recommendations of the former flight attendant regarding the use of sanitary facilities on the plane in order to protect their health. During the five years of experience acquired while performing this profession in a large airline company, he claims that the toilet is the dirtiest place on board the plane. Photo gallery (3) Source: Getty Images Speaking to the experts at Sanctuary Bathrooms, we also got some very useful advice on when it’s best to use the toilet on a flight and how to make sure you’re using it in the most hygienic way possible. “An important part of the aviation industry is turnover. It means that a complete and thorough cleaning of the airplane lavatory is sometimes impossible due to lack of time and higher priorities,” says the former flight attendant after five years of working for a major airline. “Generally, the toilets will be cleaned quickly right before take off. Then, during the flight, these areas are usually inspected by the staff every half hour, but if there are more urgent things going on on board, this inspection is waived.” should ideally have emptied after landing. However, since 2022 is extremely busy in terms of travel, it may take a few days before it really clears up. “If the waste water tank were to overflow, there is a risk that the pipe could burst and its contents would leak onto the deck, which has already happened in the past.” Photo gallery (3) Source: thinkstock.com The former flight attendant also explained that “the worst time” to use the toilet is just before take-off and at the end of the flight and specifies that this is especially true on long-haul flights. “It can be just as bad after turbulence, during which the seat belt signs are on. As soon as they turn off, there’s an influx of people trying to get to the toilet, and some of them rush there because they need to throw up.” Passengers are also encouraged to prioritize visiting this area over being served menus, with this airline employee admitting that the food “isn’t great for health or bowel movements.” So if someone has digestive problems after eating, you better avoid going to the toilet after that person. “Don’t brush your teeth on board either. The water in the plane comes from the same water tank and is not filtered. If you really need it, use bottled water. However, my main advice is to keep your toothbrush or toiletry bag as far away from the toilet as possible.” She also recommends entering the toilet with a respirator, because due to insufficient ventilation, it is a space that is comparable to a “closet without clean air.” She stated, that every time you go to the toilet, you are not only breathing the air of the people who were there before you, but especially if it is a long-haul flight, you can potentially inhale particles of faeces that circulate in that space after flushing.