Here we are for yet another week, providing you with some valuable household cleaning tips! When it comes to cleaning the house, it’s evident that you should clean the floors, bathtub, toilet, countertops, and of course, ensure that your sheets and comforter are nice and clean. However, cleaning these areas only skim the “surface” of surfaces that you should sanitize. When you focus on the little details, it makes a significant difference if you want to minimize the germs in your home. Here are some household cleaning tips that apply to five items and surfaces that you may not clean as often as you’d like to admit.
We Will Always Mention in Our Household Cleaning Tips That You Should Cater to Sponges
Dirt coupled with moisture isn’t ideal. It would be best to replace your sponges regularly. You could also soak your sponges in diluted bleach to save money.
Toothbrush Holders
It’s no secret that you should replace your toothbrush each season. However, when was the last time that you washed your toothbrush holder? Our mouths hold bacteria. For that reason, you can run your toothbrush holder through the dishwasher or handwash it in the sink. You can do this once every week to reduce bacteria.
Pet Bowls
While most pets each only twice a day (sometimes more if you include snacks), their pet bowl can still become germy. Think about it. You wouldn’t eat from the same plate repeatedly, and the same concept should apply to pet bowls. You can pop the food bowls in the dishwasher or handwash them. Optimally, it would be best if you cleaned the pet bowl daily. If not, try to do so at least every few days.
Cutting Boards
It makes sense to clean a cutting board because the germs in food transfer to the board. The rule here is not to cross-contaminate food. Ideally, you want to wash your cutting board between uses. For example, if one recipe calls for fruits and the other calls for vegetables, you want to clean the cutting board between fixing each recipe. Then, each time you use your cutting board, you should wash it like any other dish, especially when you’ve chopped onions.
Bathroom Faucet Handles
It might be hard to imagine. However, in some cases, bathroom faucet handles can be dirtier than toilets. We doubt that we have to explain how a bathroom faucet can become so germy. When using a public bathroom, you should use a paper towel to turn off the sink to minimize the spread of bacteria and prevent illness. At home, to reduce germs, you should clean your entire bathroom weekly or hire Misty Clean to take care of this.
Call Misty Clean Today for a Professional Residential Cleaning!
Are you looking for professional cleaners to take care of the chores for you? Misty Clean is here to help! Every home is unique, and every homeowner requires different residential cleaning services than the next. It’s important to hire a professional cleaning company that can customize their services to your needs, rather than paying for services you don’t need. Whether you need the carpet deep cleaned or you’re looking for the entire home to be sanitized, Misty Clean can help. If you’re ready to get your home Misty Clean, give us a call at (410) 255-4111 or visit us online. For more cleaning tips and tricks, follow us on Facebook and Pinterest.
