If You See This Pink Slime in Your Home, Never Ignore It

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Think that weird pink slime in your bathroom or kitchen is harmless? Not really — it might be trying to tell you something serious! In this video, we dive into what that mysterious goo really is, why it shows up, and what risks it might pose to your health. Some bacteria don’t need to bite to be dangerous — they just quietly grow. We’ll show you how to spot it, why you should never ignore it, and how to safely get rid of it. If you’ve ever seen this stuff and just wiped it away… you’ll want to see this before it comes back.  Animation is created by Bright Side.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV  Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Our Social Media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightplanet/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other):  https://www.depositphotos.com  https://www.shutterstock.com  https://www.eastnews.ru  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00It might seem totally innocent, but

00:02this pink slime in your house is actually a huge red flag.

00:08If you don't do anything about it, it can make you seriously sick.

00:12People call this uninvited tenant pink mold, although it's bacteria, not fungus.

00:18These little monsters prefer warm, wet environments

00:22and like to have fatty substances like soap residue or shampoo for lunch.

00:27All this makes your shower, tub, toilet, the shower curtain

00:30and other places around your bathroom their dream home.

00:35Now, before you run to the bathroom and scrub the pink mold until you drop,

00:40you need to know it's not a threat to everyone.

00:42If you aren't in a risk group, the pink slime could give you

00:46some really unpleasant sensations in your eyes.

00:49But it's a way bigger threat to people whose immune systems isn't the strongest,

00:53like kids, the elderly, those who have chronic illnesses

00:56and those who already take strong meds.

01:00For them, the bacteria can cause some serious infections in various parts of the body,

01:05including the chest, gut and urinary tract.

01:08It's rather persistent and you can't easily take it down with antibiotics.

01:13And if it enters the bloodstream, the consequences can be really serious

01:16to the point that it could take your life.

01:19Once it's settled in your bathroom, the pink slime is really hard to get rid of.

01:26It has developed an immunity to many disinfectants

01:28and can even form biofilms, which only complicates things.

01:33So the best you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from all this

01:36is to not let pink slime settle in your bathroom.

01:40Keep it dry and well-ventilated.

01:43Keep the exhaust fan on or open a window during every shower and bath.

01:47And for at least 20 minutes after you take it to keep humidity under control.

01:52Clean your bathroom at least once a week.

01:54And when I say clean it, I also mean places you've possibly never cleaned before,

01:59like your shower curtain.

02:02Launder it according to its label instructions with an antibacterial detergent.

02:06Hang it up to dry completely before you put it back in the shower

02:09and replace it every now and then.

02:11If you already have that nasty pink slime in your bathroom,

02:16you can remove it with several solutions.

02:19For mild cases, try a mix of one part vinegar to one part water with a few drops of dish soap.

02:25If that doesn't work for you, try cleaning the slime with undiluted vinegar,

02:29a bleach solution, or a bleach-based bathroom cleaner.

02:32And if the amount is really over the top,

02:36make a paste from baking soda and dish soap and rub it in.

02:40Once you get rid of the unwanted tenant,

02:42remember to keep the bathroom clean for your own good.

02:46Another guest you'd rather not host is black soot

02:49that appears on your walls and ceilings, seemingly out of nowhere.

02:54This powder forms when carbon-based materials like candles or gas don't burn completely.

02:59It mostly settles near light switches, outlets, and the base of doors.

03:04It might seem harmless and just ruin the aesthetics of your house,

03:07but it can actually do a lot of harm to your health too

03:10and cause asthma, heart problems,

03:13and other more serious problems.

03:18Just like with the pink slime,

03:20infants, the elderly, and those with existing health conditions are especially at risk.

03:25To prevent black soot from forming,

03:27you might want to reconsider your choice of candles.

03:30Opt for the best ones,

03:32high-quality candles that do not soften so easily.

03:36Use candles with single wicks as multi-wick candles produce more soot.

03:40Scented candles could also be a problem

03:42as they contain volatile aromatic components,

03:45some of which may not burn completely.

03:48After burning candles in your house,

03:50make sure to ventilate it well.

03:51In fact, unless you're a hardcore real candle fan,

03:56try the LED alternative.

03:58Also, check out your heating gadgets every now and then.

04:01Furnaces, especially gas ones,

04:03often cause black soot if they aren't well-maintained.

04:07If you already have black soot,

04:09try using a dry-cleaning sponge to absorb what you can from the mess.

04:13These sponges are more gentle on your surfaces,

04:15so you shouldn't ruin paint or finishes.

04:17If it doesn't work,

04:19try adding a small amount of rubbing spirits to your cloths.

04:23And if that fails too,

04:25you might want to call the professionals.

04:28Have you ever noticed some weird white crystals

04:30around batteries you use to power your toys,

04:33electronics, and household appliances?

04:35It's a clear sign the battery is damaged

04:38and liquid battery acid is leaking out

04:40and putting you at risk.

04:43If this acid gets onto your skin,

04:45it can give you some serious problems,

04:47such as chemical burns.

04:49And it's even worse in the case of your eyes.

04:51It could make your eyesight worse

04:52or even cause blindness.

04:55If you accidentally inhale it,

04:57there will be serious respiratory issues.

05:00Batteries leak for all sorts of reasons,

05:02from damage when you drop them

05:03to super hot or cold temperatures,

05:05or just poor quality.

05:08To avoid all this,

05:09choose good batteries,

05:10preferably lithium.

05:12Keep them in a cool, dry place

05:14and don't let them expire.

05:16If you notice bulging or corrosion in the casing,

05:19get rid of that battery.

05:21Bye-bye.

05:23In case precautions didn't help

05:25and your alkaline battery is leaking,

05:27put on gloves and goggles

05:28and neutralize it with vinegar.

05:31Scrub the battery gently with a toothbrush,

05:32then wipe with a damp cloth.

05:35Get rid of residue in a sealed bag.

05:40If your house suddenly smells like fish

05:42and you aren't cooking it for lunch,

05:44it's time to call an electrician.

05:46This smell of fish

05:47or burning plastic near the outlets

05:49is a sign that the wiring insulation

05:51is beginning to melt,

05:53as there's an electrical fire just beginning.

05:56Those fires cause many house fires

05:58and plenty of damage to businesses.

06:00Electrical fires usually happen

06:02when there are some problems

06:03with the wiring in the building.

06:05If you have any ungrounded outlets,

06:07overloaded circuits,

06:08or too many extension cords,

06:10any of those could be the culprit.

06:13When lights flicker

06:14or if you hear a low buzzing sound

06:16when certain lights are turned on,

06:18this may also mean an overloaded circuit.

06:21To prevent electrical fires from happening,

06:24make sure to get your wiring checked

06:25every three to five years.

06:27Make sure that all the appliances in a building

06:29are the right voltage for an outlet

06:31and never plug an extension cord

06:33into another extension cord.

06:36Always keep flammables like cooking oils

06:38or fabric away from outlets.

06:40Use surge protectors to protect your devices

06:42from unexpected power surges from outlets.

06:45Unplug devices when you don't use them

06:47so they don't overheat.

06:49If your bathroom mirror turns into a blurry mess

06:51after a hot shower every now and then,

06:54it isn't a big deal.

06:55But if it keeps happening

06:56every time someone showers,

06:58it can mess up your mirror permanently.

07:00Over time, those tiny water droplets

07:02can eat away at the back of the mirror,

07:05leaving ugly black spots that won't come off.

07:08That's called desilvering.

07:10And once it's bad enough,

07:11you'll probably need a new mirror.

07:13But wait, it gets worse.

07:15All that trapped moisture doesn't just disappear.

07:21If it sticks around,

07:22it can cause paint to peel,

07:24wallpaper to bubble or flake,

07:26and water stains to show up on the ceiling.

07:29Mold is an even more concerning consequence of all this.

07:31It loves damp places.

07:34And it can start as tiny dark spots on the walls or in the grout,

07:38or even hide inside the walls where you can't see it.

07:41Once it starts growing,

07:42it can mess with your health and make you cough,

07:45sneeze, feel stuffy,

07:46or aggravate allergies and asthma.

07:48The good news is that you can stop this from happening.

07:52Open the bathroom window if you have one.

07:54Turn on the bathroom fan every time you shower.

07:57Wipe the mirror with a towel or squeegee as soon as it fogs up.

08:01And if you're still having issues,

08:02try a small dehumidifier in the bathroom.

08:05The sooner you get rid of that moisture,

08:07the better off your mirror, bathroom, and lungs will be.

08:12That's it for today.

08:13So hey, if you pacified your curiosity,

08:15then give the video a like and share it with your friends.

08:18Or if you want more,

08:19just click on these videos and stay on the bright side.

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