A clean house is important for a happy life so we wash things. People usually scrub the bathroom more than anywhere else in the home. However some regular objects have more germs than the seat in your restroom. Spotting these germy areas can guide you to clean better. It helps you stay aware of the places that people touch the most every day.
Kitchen Sponge
Experts say sponges are often the messiest items in a home. They stay wet and hold onto food scraps which germs use to live. Every time you use a dirty sponge you might spread germs. It is hard to keep these items truly clean for long.
Kitchen Sink
Many people forget that the sink basin handles raw food prep and dirty suds which makes it quite a germy spot. You might want to give it a good scrub with soap regularly because it often holds more bacteria than the bathroom porcelain does.
Remote Control
Everyone in the family touches the TV remote while eating snacks or coughing and it rarely ever gets wiped down. Since it has so many little cracks and buttons it is a favorite hiding place for dust and skin cells that build up over time.
Cutting Boards
Chopping boards often have small cracks from your knife. These tiny spots can hide food bits that don’t come away with water. If you cut meat and then plants on the same spot things might get messy. Little germs like to stay inside.
Toothbrush Holder
A toothbrush holder often stays very damp because of all the dripping water. This dark space can get gross if you do not clean it. It is helpful to wash it in a dishwasher sometimes. Keeping it dry might help keep things much cleaner for you.
Coffee Maker
The water reservoir inside your favorite coffee machine is a dark and damp place that can grow a lot of hidden gunk. You should probably run some vinegar through it once in a while to keep your morning brew as fresh and clean as possible.
Doorknobs And Handles
The metal handles on your front door and fridge get touched dozens of times a day by everyone coming in from outside. Most of us never think to sanitize them even though they are one of the main ways germs move from hand to hand.
Computer Keyboard
If you spend a lot of time typing or eating at your desk your keyboard is likely full of crumbs and oils from your skin. It is one of those things we use for hours but almost never stop to actually clean properly with a cloth.
Cell Phone
Our phones go everywhere with us and sit on all kinds of public counters before we pressed them right against our faces. Since they stay warm from the battery they are basically a cozy hotel for bacteria that we carry around all day long.
Pet Bowls
The slippery layer in your pet’s bowl is actually a bunch of tiny germs. It can make animals sick if it stays there. You might want to scrub the dish every day with warm water. This keeps the water clean so your pets feel good.
