Nobody likes germs at the best of times, but it’s never been more important to try and prevent germs and bacteria from entering our homes and stopping them from spreading. With scientific studies having repeatedly shown that the average home can play host to up to 300 different types of bacteria, it’s vital that we do our utmost to eliminate as many of them as we can, and here’s how:
Call in the professionals:
While this may not currently be possible, when things get back to some semblance of normality, hiring a professional cleaning service is one of the best ways to get your home hygienically clean. They know the bacteria hotspots and tackle them efficiently and swiftly to get your home spotlessly clean in next to no time.
Keeping your kitchen clean:
There are numerous surfaces in a kitchen that are touched frequently, and each of these should be disinfected regularly to prevent bacteria from lingering there and being spread each time they are touched. Don’t forget cutting boards, coffee machines, the refrigerator handle etc.
Bathroom bacteria:
Along with the kitchen, your bathroom is another bacteria hotspot, and there can be no substitute for regular cleaning with a disinfecting solution, there are no shortcuts here. Think about light switches, toilet flushes and faucets etc.
Living and sleeping germ-free:
Living and bedrooms can be bacteria hotspots too, especially if there is a sick person in the household. Disinfect regularly all frequently touched surfaces in these rooms, vacuum your carpets often and sanitize all electronic equipment, not forgetting the TV remote, a veritable breeding ground for bacteria.
Surface cleaning is vital:
The most important thing to remember is to sanitize ALL frequently touched surfaces as often as is humanly possible. Try leaving sanitizing wipes at key locations around your home to encourage other members of your household to be hygienic, too.
Don’t forget to clean your cleaning equipment:
It’s one thing to use a variety of cleaning tools to keep your home spotlessly clean, but don’t forget that these very items can harbour bacteria, too, so it makes sense to clean them at least weekly, and more often if you have a busy household or someone who is sick living with you.
Frequent and thorough cleaning with a disinfecting solution is the single most effective way to prevent germs and bacteria from spreading throughout your home, and luckily, it’s cheap and simple, so there is no excuse. However, if you are struggling to keep your home hygienically clean, call in the professionals and have them get the job done quickly and effectively.
