The bathroom, el baño, the loo, the porcelain throne, the john...whatever you call it, we spend quite some time in there (almost two whole hours) per week. Potty talk has been banned from dinner tables for years, but y'all, there are some things that need to be said. It's no surprise that our bathrooms are full of bacteria, germs, and a bunch of other gross stuff (someone I know had to wash his shower curtain after a night out, if you know what I mean). There are a few habits that are so simple that can save you from some of the nastiest truths out there, and some that will just leave you a little healthier.

1. Close the toilet lid.

Sources like Business Insider, Huffington Post, and Web MD agree that when you flush the toilet, tons of water particles are thrown into the air, along with whatever bacteria is in your toilet that travel on those water droplets. Discovery's Mythbusters even did an experiment on this in which they placed some toothbrushes around a bathroom they used for a month (they used two of them, and just rinsed the rest off every day), and some toothbrushes in an office away from any toilets. At the end of the month, they found that there was fecal matter on all of the toothbrushes. So unless you want to be brushing your teeth with poop, close that lid!

2. Close the shower curtain after you shower.

This one comes from some personal experience: if you don't close your shower curtain after you shower, the moisture on your shower curtain won't dry out, the curtain will stick to itself, and, eventually, grow mold. And just because you can't actually see the tiny mold spores doesn't mean they're not there. It's probably a good idea to throw your shower curtain in the wash more frequently than you do now, just to keep those little mold spores from growing.

3. Invest in some baby wipes.

I'm not going to go into details here, but these babies will change your life. (Especially if you're a girl and it's that time). Just do it, trust me.

4. Floss!!!

Okay, I know, everyone hates flossing. No one does it. It's the uncool kid of bathroom habits. But because I heard flossing can make your teeth whiter, and the last time I went to the dentist they were less than thrilled with me (even though I brush religiously twice a day), and the fact that one of my roommates is an avid flosser, I decided to give it a go. For some reason, this time it actually stuck (because we all know we try to floss after we go to the dentist but end up ditching the habit in a couple of days). Now, after seeing all the stuff that's left behind between my teeth even after I brush, I can't not floss. I know that the benefits of flossing have been called into question, but once you see how much stuff is left behind after brushing, it might just change your mind.

5. Turn on the air vent when you shower.

If you're like me, you like to make a steam room of your bathroom when you shower, especially during the winter time (let's face it, the only place warmer than your bed these days is your shower). However, if you don't flip the switch to whisk all that moisture away, it could lead to mold buildup, and it can cause paint and wallpaper to peel.

6. Buy a jar of coconut oil.

By now, everyone I know is well aware of the plethora of benefits coconut oil has to offer. Buy a jar and keep it by your bathroom sink to use as makeup remover, shaving cream, a deep conditioner for your hair, eye cream (my favorite - there's nothing better for my tired eyes, especially after a day of heavy makeup, than slathering some coconut oil on them; and my future self will thank me when I have less wrinkles), and much more. Plus, one jar will last you a long while.

7. Change out your loofah/toothbrush/razor regularly.

This should go without saying; these handy tools that keep us clean, fresh-breathed, and smooth just sit in the bathroom collecting moisture and germs when they're not in use. Waiting until your next dentist appointment to get a new toothbrush isn't the most hygienic plan considering most toothbrush/toothpaste companies suggest to change it every three months. You should change your loofah every two months, and you should change your razor as soon as it starts to get dull (certainly don't wait until there's rust on the blades......like me).

Here's to eliminating bacteria and making our lives a little easier with some tricks that only take a few seconds!