The dirtiest places in your home

From doorknobs, countertops, kitchen appliances, Ipad screens, and TV remotes, our homes are packed with germs. I thought we should address these once and for all.

What are the dirtiest places in your homes?

Ranging from bad to worse, these are the dirtiest places in your house.

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS

It is very common to think of the stove and fridge as focal areas to clean, but in fact, countertops and handles need the same care and attention. We place lots of produce, rest bags from outside, create coffee stains, leave crumbs and spill liquids_ And while we use cutting boards to cut our meats, vegetables and fruits, it is still possible to have a transfer of bacteria. Wipe often!

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Sponges

While you’re in the kitchen, keep an eye on your sponge, too. If you start to notice a mildew, musty smell every time you walk into your kitchen, it may be your kitchen sponge. Keep spares in the house.

COFFEE MACHINE

People use coffee makers and bottled water dispensers daily, but both are often overlooked places when cleaning the kitchen. If there’s stagnant coffee or water, it can grow mildew or mold and create an unsanitary odor. To sidestep it? Clean the coffee maker and reservoir in your water dispenser with a sponge, water and dish soap.

FAUCETS

When it comes to keeping faucets clean, I am talking about cleaning underneath the faucets in the kitchen — an area you should pay particular attention to if you drink tap water or cook with it. Tap water can contain minerals, like calcium, which will cause a hard, crusty buildup on the faucet screen and surrounding components. Do not forget to clean it!

BATHROOM AND SHOWERS

Showing in them is not enough. Daily usage will leave your showers with soap scum, water stains, hairs, dirt, rust and grime over time. Build the courage and time to clean at least once a week.

BATHROOM RUGS

One more troublesome spot in the bathroom: rugs. Typically, when you clean your bathroom, you pick up the rugs as part of the routine and then place them back on the floor after you’ve mopped. But that neglects the rug itself — which can be full of dust, hair, and God knows what else. Have a few, and stick them in the washer, everyone now and then.

DOOR KNOBS

Everyone touches it, and they touch it multiple times a day. Door knobs are famous to be the place that carries and transfers germs. Use your elbow where possible. Use a tissue where you can. Push with your shoulder _ Anything to avoid your adding to the build-up. Wash your hands as often as possible.

Keyboards

This is the winner. Your keyboard may be the yuckiest thing in your home. They can have gunk, hair, dust and more — and since you never wash them, it’s no wonder it’s one of the dirtiest spots in your home.

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