BRADFORD has been found to have some of the dirtiest bathrooms in the UK, according to a new survey.

A study has found that people in Bradford are divided when it comes to cleaning the room that they clean themselves in, the bathroom as some are not cleaning their toilet (19%), bath (22%), shower (26%), or sink (19%).

The research by luxury bathroom specialists, Big Bathroom Shop, asked Brits about their bath time routines as well as cleaning routines in here to reveal whether lockdown has made us more hygiene conscious and how many are going against expert advice.

The results however show that nearly half of Bradford admit to not changing their cleaning habits at all (50%) with some even saying they have become less clean (2%).

Of the 1,003 polled, getting cleaned the least in the bathroom in Bradford is the bathroom walls where only around a quarter clean this every week. One in seven clean them monthly.

Also getting forgotten about when it comes to cleaning in Bradford are the toilet roll holder (40%), mirrors (34%), and door handles (34%). People only clean these parts of the bathroom every few months on average.

Experts advise that toothbrush caddy’s are in fact the part of the bathroom that are the worst for bacteria growing with 64 per cent of them containing germs, more than any other area.

In comparison, 27 per cent of toilet seats had germs, suggesting they are cleaned more, which is true in Bradford.

Parts of the bathroom getting cleaned the least in Bradford:

1. Bathroom walls - 66%

2. Toilet roll holder - 40%

3. Mirror – 34%

4. Door handle – 34%

5. Toilet brush - 33%

6. Shower curtain – 29%

7. Floor - 28%

8. Toothbrush caddy - 28%

9. Heated towel rail – 27%

10. Shower – 26%

11. Toilet handle – 25%

12. Bath – 22%

13. Shower screen – 20%

14. Toilet – 19%

15. Sink – 19%

16. Tap - 11%

Lockdown has made many change their cleaning routines with some washing less than ever.

In Bradford, five per cent are showering less than they used to. This can be seen as a good idea as 20 per cent of Brits have been showering excessively this year, something which is advised against.

Dr Rekha Tailor, cosmetic doctor at Health and Aesthetics, said: “Excessive washing should be avoided because it strips the skin of its natural moisture and oil which is needed to keep it healthy.”

The survey shows that the body part people in Bradford are least likely to clean in the shower are feet (74%) with the groin not far behind (79%).

Across the UK, Wales has been found to be the least clean place with 59% not cleaning themselves the most. This is followed by Central England and then Scotland where cleanliness and cleaning are found to not be a priority.

John Lawless, content marketing manager at Big Bathroom Shop, said: “Our research shows that lockdown has created two extremes for people in; some that are excessively washing and cleaning, and some that have seemingly thrown their hygiene out the window.

“In Bradford, there is a lack of interest in looking after their bathroom and the events of this past year haven’t appeared to have had any effect on that.”