You probably think you’ve got your full-on cleaning routine of scrubbing, dusting, and vacuuming until your place looks spotless. 🧹
But let me ask you something: are you really getting everywhere?
Even the cleanest homes can have hidden spots that most of us overlook. 🏠
If you’re ready to take your cleaning to the next level, let’s dive into some of the surprising spots the pros always hit—and you’ll never look at your home the same way again.
Trust me, these are the areas you didn’t even realise you were missing!
Cleaning Your Coffee Maker: The Dirtiest Spots in Your Kitchen
Your coffee maker is likely one of the germiest places in the home.
As you brew your daily coffee, mould, yeast, other bacteria, oily residue, and hard water deposits can build up inside the reservoir and pot. ☕
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To deep-clean your coffee maker, fill the reservoir with a 50-50 solution of white distilled vinegar and water.
Run a brewing cycle without any beans, stopping about halfway through to let the vinegar solution soak for at least 30 minutes. ⏲️
Finish the cycle, then repeat with clean water to flush away any lingering vinegar scent.
Your Workstation: A Hub for Germs
If you work from home or frequently spend time on the computer, your workstation is probably a breeding ground for germs.
This is because the desk surface, keyboard, and mouse are all high-touch surfaces rarely cleaned. 💻
Luckily, disinfectant wipes provide an easy way to clean each of these surfaces.
Consider wringing out excess liquid from the wipe before cleaning electronic items to avoid dripping moisture into the openings.
Wipe down each surface every few days to keep germs at bay. 🦠
Faucets: The Unseen Grimy Areas
You might wipe down the handles frequently, but what about the part where the water comes out?
Chances are, if you haven’t cleaned this, you will find black, mildewy grunge.
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And you’re brushing your teeth with that water. 🦷(Eww!)
Every couple of months, remove the faucet aerator by twisting it counter-clockwise, then soak it in vinegar for at least 15 minutes. 💧
Gently brush all parts with an old toothbrush to remove any remaining residue, then screw it back on.
Handles and Switches: Overlooked Areas
Places in the home that need more cleaning attention than they’re probably getting include refrigerator door handles, light switches, and, of course, the toilet flush handle. 🚽
They’re easily overlooked in cleaning because they’re small, and most people focus on the big things, like floors and countertops.
Yet everyone touches them, so they have the most opportunity for germs.
Use a microfiber cloth dampened with your favourite cleaning product to wipe down handles and switches during your regular cleaning routine. 🔲
Under, Alongside, and Behind Your Stove: Crumbs and Grime Galore
Think of all the times you’ve spilt something between the stove and the counter and not cleaned it up. 🧑🍳
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Add the ambient heat from the stove to the mix, and you have the perfect place for germs to thrive.
You’ll have to pull the stove away from the wall to clean this area.
Make this easier and protect your flooring with furniture sliders under the feet of the stove. 🪑
(Pro tip: A bath mat with the carpet side down works, too.)
Inside Your Toothbrush Cup: A Haven for Bacteria
Not only are toothbrush holders hard to clean, but they’re also usually positioned next to the toilet, making them one of the places in the home most susceptible to bacteria since small amounts of faecal debris are sprayed when the toilet is flushed.
There’s a simple fix: Keep toothbrushes in a moveable, easy-to-clean cup. 🪥
Soak the cup in warm water mixed with a little bleach for half an hour.
Rinse, then soak in clean water for another 30 minutes to remove the bleach residue.
Better yet, use a cup you can toss in the dishwasher.
Inside the Refrigerator: A Petri Dish for Bacteria
Sticky takeout containers and long-forgotten leftovers mingle in a space with multiple hands touching it daily. 🥡
Refrigerators are destined to be dirty, but this is one of the places in the home that often lands last on the must-clean list.
For best results, avoid using chemical cleaners here, instead, fill your sink with hot water and dishwashing liquid.
Remove items from one refrigerator shelf, then remove the shelf itself.
Wash it in the sink, dry it with a microfiber cloth, and replace it in the fridge. 🥶❄️
Repeat for the remaining shelves.
Your Kitchen Sink: Dirtier Than You Think
Thanks to all those food particles mingling in a moist environment, the kitchen sink is dirtier than your toilet post-flush. 🚰
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Wash the sink with soap and water daily, and disinfect it with a kitchen cleaner once or twice a week.
Remote Controls: A Haven for Germs
Hands in all states of cleanliness handle the TV remote often, yet it’s rarely wiped clean, even after a sick day spent channel-surfing. 📺
The buttons on your TV remote are one of the germiest surfaces in your home!
Use a disinfectant wipe to clean remotes often and use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, to get in between the buttons.
You will be surprised by how much grime and bacteria is accumulated. 😱🤯
Other than regularly cleaning things yourself, consider engaging a deep cleaning service to save on the hassle.
Stop overlooking these dirtiest spots when cleaning.
Take action to enjoy a cleaner and healthier home. ✨
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