10 Most unexpected hide outs for germs at home
Germs can be found in the healthiest homes. No
matter how hard we try to throw every germ out our porch we still end up
getting sick. That is mostly because we miss out on the main areas that
we had to focus on while cleaning. Some are the most obvious places for
germs and some are not so obvious ones, but with the right insight and
the right products, you can tackle any of these dirty surfaces.
 Taps
Unless you have automatic tap and you don’t have to
worry about touching its surface you’re going to touch the handles at
least twice – once when your hands are dirty, and again when your hands
are clean after rubbing the soap. A lot of time is spent around the
kitchen washing utensils or food while preparing meals. You should
remember to clean the countertops and basin with disinfectant liquids
every time you are done and wipe it with a clean cloth. Basin is an
attractive breeding spot for germs remember to keep an all-purpose
cleaner under the basin to wipe of the counter and the tap after every
use.
Door Knobs, handles and switches
No one thinks of washing their hands before touching
a handle or light switch, so these become dirty without coming under
your scanner. Try not to forget them when dusting or cleaning furniture.
Dirt on top of higher placed furniture and cupboards
The front of cupboards is wipe cleaned every day,
but have you ever looked at the cupboard tops? Chances are these haven’t
been cleaned in years, and may have collected a lot of mess. These
places are away from your eye making them the least attended ones.
Don’t forget to sweep away the top of higher placed furniture, or they
would turn into cobweb heavens.
Dirty baths
A hot bath is both relaxing and cleansing, but even
when the water goes down the drain the dirt sticks to the surface of the
bath. Try wiping the bath clean with a bathroom cleaner after each
soak. This will remove stagnant dirt and grime but remember to rinse the
bath after cleaning otherwise the dirt won’t be drained off.
Messy Fridge
Spilt drinks, sticky treats, and old snacks mean
that cleaning the inside of the fridge is just as important as cleaning
the outside. Rotten food is the most attractive breeding ground for all
types of bacteria. Instead of including this in your daily cleaning
routine make it an essential part of your cleaning schedule. Use hot
water and an all-purpose cleaning solution to clean up the messy spills.
Remember to remove the items from the fridge before cleaning, and wipe
the surfacewith a clean cloth before returning the items to the fridge.
Kitchen Sinks
Due to left out food particles and moisture, the
kitchen sink can be one of the dirtiest places in the house. Use a
strong dishwashing liquid like Ultrascub (undiluted) to get rid of, and
prevent grime from building up in the sink. Remember to use different
scrubs for cleaning the sinks and the utensils as this can cause the
transfer of germs to your dishes.
Toilet
You may not realize it, but every time you flush,
micro particles splash out and spread around the toilet. Your comb, your
shaving razor, or even your toothbrushes are often in range of that
germ spread. Make sure you close the lid before flushing to prevent
spreading toilet germs. Also it makes the cleaning of the toilet a part
of your daily routine.
TV / AC remote
After a long day, there’s nothing better than
sitting back, relaxing and watching a show with the family in an air
conditioned room. But do we think about washing our hands before
touching the remote every time? Not really, which makes everything you
touched throughout the day landing on your remote. You cannot wash your
hands all the time but you can clean the remote. Try getting in the
habit of wiping the remote with a paper towel and a small quantity of
sanitizer or all- purpose cleaner every time you turn off the TV.
Unwanted leftovers
While cooking food gets spilt, crumbs tumble onto
the floor, and you often leave something behind that you never expected
to. To keep hygiene routine, you should clean your stove by pulling it
away from the wall, and then look behind it, there will be pieces of the
meals that you cooked. After sweeping the area to remove dirt, use a
kitchen cleaner or diluted Ultraswab to wipe clean the surface with
using a kitchen towel.
Toothbrush Cup
The most unexpected dirty place in the house where
germs hide is inside the toothbrush cup or holder. Spray from toilets,
dirt from hands, and drips from just-used toothbrushes tend to collect
at the bottom. Wash the cup with Ultrascrub or leave the soapy solution
in the cup overnight and give it a scrub in the morning to make sure the
germs don’t find space to hide there.
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