In every home, no matter how clean its’ inhabitants are, there will be places that get forgotten about when it comes to cleaning. Check out the top ten most forgotten places to clean in your home:
- Windows
You can be certain to find that either the windows themselves are grimy, or the drapes, shades and blinds will be. Some people tend to forget about their windows and don’t include them in their cleaning routine, but as they are often the focal point of a room, they should be cleaned along with everything else.
- Bags and purses
Even if you empty out your purses and handbags regularly to clean the interiors, have you thought about the germs that could be lingering on the outside? Wipe down bags and purses with a damp cloth soaked in a bacteria-busting solution.
- Cleaning supplies
Every item that you use to help you clean your home, such as vacuum cleaner or mop, will itself get grubby and could be playing host to millions of germs and bacteria if not cleaned just as often as you clean your home.
- Home appliances
As with the supplies and tools that you use to clean your home with, larger items such as dishwashers and washing machines can be breeding grounds for deadly bacteria. Simply wipe them down at least once a week with an anti-bacterial solution.
- The bath mat
You and the other inhabitants of your household stand on this item before you jump in the bath or shower, meaning that millions of pesky microbes could become trapped in it over time. Throw the bath mat into the laundry at least once a week to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for germs.
- House plants
Many people don’t realise that their houseplants can become magnets for germs, but wiping the leaves with warm water or even washing smaller plants under the faucet, is all it takes to keep them clean and free of germs.
- Beneath rugs
Dust and dirt can easily become trapped beneath rugs, so when vacuuming or mopping your floors, always take the rugs up, beat them outside to eliminate dirt and grime, and wash under them thoroughly. Having them professionally laundered every 6 months is a good idea, too.
- Toothbrush holders
Little do most of us realise, but toothbrush holders are among the top 3 places to find germs and bacteria in the home. As they tend to be warm and damp, they quickly attract mold spores, and washing them regularly in warm, soapy water is the only solution.
- Remote controls
These items are touched by many pairs of hands on a regular basis, yet rarely do we ever think to clean them. Of course, you must go careful not to allow moisture into the buttons, but a disinfectant wipe should be suitable to clean them with.
- Trash cans
Clean all trash cans within the home at least once week to prevent bad smells and the risk of germs. Often, the garbage bag will leak, or we’ll miss the bag when throwing garbage in, and food and other smelly items can get caught between the bag and the can.
Worried about all the different places in your home that may be attracting germs and bacteria? Why not call in the professionals and have them come in and blitz your home from top to bottom, minimising the risk to your health.