You may scrub your kitchen countertop and toilet until they gleam. You may go the extra mile to purge your carpet of all the dirt it is holding. All the cleaning supplies in your house have the words imprinted on them in bold letters "GERM KILLER". But still your home is not as clean as you imagined it to be. In spite of your rigorous efforts, there are still spots that are a breeding ground for germs. Don't believe us? You better do! Here are 6 hot-spots for germs in your home.
Door Handles
How often do you wipe clean your door handles and switches? Chances are not that often. Believe it or not, doorknobs are the most susceptible to germ infestation, in fact, as much as your toilet seat. Grab a disinfecting wipe, give all the knobs and switches a thorough rub down. Take care not to use the wipes for more than a few places before getting hold of a fresh one.
Soap Dispensers
Your soap being a breeding ground of bacteria sounds ironic, right? But, that is exactly what it is. The soap dispenser is probably the last thing you are going to clean and as the soap scum starts to build so does the bacteria. The fact that you use your dirty hands to touch the soap is just going to keep the bacteria-fester-cycle going. Use an alcohol-based disinfectant to clean your hands. Investing in a liquid soap dispenser is always a good idea.
Remote Control
Your remote control is a veritable haven for germs. It probably has 200 hundred times more germs than your dirty laundry. Where do you think all those spills, sweat and food crumbs embedded buttons are leading to? What's more is that every time you touch the device you are spreading the germs onto others. Spray the device with your regular disinfectant; use a cotton ball to clean it. It should keep the rapidly spreading germs in check.
Shower Curtains
Your shower curtains probably remain wet throughout the day, which makes them a perfect habitat for germs. Take a few minutes from your busy schedule to wipe down the curtains. After all, you want your bathing time to be that of sanitization, not germitization.
Makeup Brushes
Yes, your makeup brushes are filthy and swarming with bacteria. Bet you never thought of including them as a part of your spring cleaning routine. It is still not too late. Clean your brushes once a week, and make it a point to replace your eyeliner and mascara regularly. Thoroughly cleaning the brushes can be a time-consuming process; here is a quick tip that won't let you down. Spray the brush with a mild disinfectant before using it.
Chopping Board
There are about 200 times more fecal matters lying on your cutting board than the toilet seat. Sounds repulsive, doesn't it? The thought itself can make you retch. Clean them, NOW! Spray the board with vinegar; let it sit overnight and later put it inside a microwave set on high temperature. If you are short on time, simply wipe the surface with alcohol.
With cold flu season doing the rounds, it pays to go the extra mile to kill those germs. Calling a professional cleaning service every once in a while for an in-depth cleaning is also a good idea.
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Door Handles
How often do you wipe clean your door handles and switches? Chances are not that often. Believe it or not, doorknobs are the most susceptible to germ infestation, in fact, as much as your toilet seat. Grab a disinfecting wipe, give all the knobs and switches a thorough rub down. Take care not to use the wipes for more than a few places before getting hold of a fresh one.
Soap Dispensers
Your soap being a breeding ground of bacteria sounds ironic, right? But, that is exactly what it is. The soap dispenser is probably the last thing you are going to clean and as the soap scum starts to build so does the bacteria. The fact that you use your dirty hands to touch the soap is just going to keep the bacteria-fester-cycle going. Use an alcohol-based disinfectant to clean your hands. Investing in a liquid soap dispenser is always a good idea.
Remote Control
Your remote control is a veritable haven for germs. It probably has 200 hundred times more germs than your dirty laundry. Where do you think all those spills, sweat and food crumbs embedded buttons are leading to? What's more is that every time you touch the device you are spreading the germs onto others. Spray the device with your regular disinfectant; use a cotton ball to clean it. It should keep the rapidly spreading germs in check.
Shower Curtains
Your shower curtains probably remain wet throughout the day, which makes them a perfect habitat for germs. Take a few minutes from your busy schedule to wipe down the curtains. After all, you want your bathing time to be that of sanitization, not germitization.
Makeup Brushes
Yes, your makeup brushes are filthy and swarming with bacteria. Bet you never thought of including them as a part of your spring cleaning routine. It is still not too late. Clean your brushes once a week, and make it a point to replace your eyeliner and mascara regularly. Thoroughly cleaning the brushes can be a time-consuming process; here is a quick tip that won't let you down. Spray the brush with a mild disinfectant before using it.
Chopping Board
There are about 200 times more fecal matters lying on your cutting board than the toilet seat. Sounds repulsive, doesn't it? The thought itself can make you retch. Clean them, NOW! Spray the board with vinegar; let it sit overnight and later put it inside a microwave set on high temperature. If you are short on time, simply wipe the surface with alcohol.
With cold flu season doing the rounds, it pays to go the extra mile to kill those germs. Calling a professional cleaning service every once in a while for an in-depth cleaning is also a good idea.
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