Railway AC Coach Blanket Cleaning: Indian Railways is the heartbeat of our country. Through this, a large number of people travel from one place to another every day. Bedrolls are given to passengers traveling in AC coaches of the train. It contains two sheets, one pillowcase, one towel and one blanket. It is not free, it is charged in addition to the fare. But do you know how many days it takes to clean these blankets and sheets? This reply has come from the Railways in response to an RTI. Let us know how many days it takes for the blanket in the AC compartment to get cleaned and what harm it can cause to health…
Railways has said in its reply that the bedsheets, pillows and towels provided in AC coaches are cleaned after every use. For this, there are 46 departmental laundries across the country. Also, the blankets are cleaned only once a month. If the blanket gets wet or something falls on it, it is cleaned from time to time.
However, sometimes arbitrary reports also come in this regard. In such a situation, delay in cleaning the blanket and its use by many passengers can be dangerous for health. It can cause various diseases.
What does Dr. Devendra Dubey say about cleaning bedsheets and blankets in trains? Cleanliness of the sheets and blankets found in the compartment is very important. The response given by Railways regarding blanket cleaning is surprising. According to the doctor, using open blankets can cause problems like itching, eczema, fungal infection, bacterial infection, difficulty in breathing, acne, allergies and asthma.
Dirty blankets may contain dust, dirt, and other allergens. There is a risk of allergy due to repeated use by different travelers. This can cause many skin problems. Redness, itching, and sores may appear.
Blankets that delay cleaning become very dirty, the dust present in them can spoil the health of the skin. This can cause problems like eczema and rashes.
Dirty blankets can contain bacteria, viruses and fungi, putting travelers at risk of infection. These viruses and bacteria can easily be transferred to each other due to their use by multiple travelers.
The dust and dirt in dirty blankets can increase the risk of respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis. These can cause damage to the lungs. Therefore, one should avoid using unwashed blankets in trains or at home.
