While you may think your home is spotless and bacteria free, you may be surprised to learn that there are some places you just might have forgotten to clean:
Underneath the refrigerator
Cleaning inside your refrigerator can be a thankless enough task, but cleaning under it, too? However, if you want the place where you store food to be truly clean and hygienic, you really should try to move your refrigerator and give it a thorough clean underneath. There is bound to be dirt and grime there, no matter how clean your home is, and the coils of the fridge are a dead cert for hosting bacteria.
Door handles
The handles in our homes, whether they be door, cupboard, wardrobe or drawer, will undoubtedly be playing host to a wide range of germs and bacteria. When you consider how many hands may touch the handles in your home – particularly if you have a busy home – it’s little wonder that they can quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria. Simply clean them with an antibacterial solution at least once a week to prevent bacteria from spreading and try to include light switches when you do this, too.
The trash can
Despite a trash can being used to hold trash, the can itself should be washed and disinfected regularly, as whether you realise it or not, small food spillages can quickly lead to a build up of bacteria, not to mention a foul smell. Empty it regularly and wash it regularly.
The dishwasher
It’s sometimes all to easy to load up the dishwasher at the end of every day, unload the dishwasher, and leave it until the next load, with no cleaning in between. However, dishwashers can collect a lot of dirt and food particles and not only will the efficiency of the appliance be compromised, but the leftover food will quickly start to rot and smell, causing bacteria and mold to grow and thrive in the damp environment of your dishwasher. Run it on a hot cycle with detergent or lemons and vinegar to help cleanse it at least once a week.
Shower curtains
Mildew and bacteria love damp environments such as bathrooms, and shower curtains are prime locations for both to grow and thrive on. If your curtain will fit inside your washing machine, then this is the simplest way of cleaning it and removing any soap scum and bacteria, otherwise, simply wash your curtains by hand with detergent.
It’s important not to forget that your cleaning tools themselves are prime targets for bacteria and grime, and should be washed and cleaned just as regularly as the other areas of your home.
