Imagine coming home after a long day at work, desperately needing a shower, only to realize that your bathroom is much dirtier than you are?  We bet you can't even remember when was the last time you spring cleaned your bathroom.

Not only is not cleaning your bathroom a disgusting habit, it also promotes deadly bacteria growth in places like the sink, faucet, tiles and even the towels.

But before you decide to quit taking showers for good, check out these simple tips and habits that will help you to prevent nasty germs hiding out in your bathroom from making you seriously sick.

Scrub the bathroom weekly using bleach

This includes showers, bathtubs, the sink and the toilet bowl (inside and outside!). Not only will it prevent mold and mildew from growing, the bleach will also help to kill off any germs that can make you seriously sick once they get inside your mouth.

Wipe down "high-touch" surfaces using disinfectant spray or wipes

So how exactly do these germs end up in your mouth? By touching your face with your hands of course! And this is the exact reason why you need to disinfect any surface that make contact with your hands: faucets, toilet flushers, mirrors, bathroom cabinet handles, doorknobs, shower door handles, toilet brush handle, plunger handle, etc.

Always flush with the lid down

Flushing the toilet with the lid up releases a polluted water vapor made of tiny particles, which can take several hours to finally settle. So if you have your toothbrush too close to the toilet, you might end up brushing your teeth with what's in your toilet.

Always wash your hands after you do your business

If only everyone practiced this golden rule of hygiene. Remember to wash your hands after coming into contact with feces, bodily fluids and cleaning any area of the bathroom.

Don't share toothbrushes

Did you know that the adult human mouth harbors about 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria! Sharing toothbrushes is good way of spreading these bacteria around. Avoid this by using color-coded toothbrushes and not storing them in separate holders. You should also replace your toothbrush every couple of months.

Do not share hand and bath towels

Towels can also harbor germs and viruses that can make you really sick. Imagine burrowing your face in a towel that's been used to dry off someone else's body (and germs!). If color-coding towels seems too much of a hassle, use a waterproof magic marker.