The toilet is the most unhygienic place in the home. Right?
Wrong! While the toilet is full of germs, there are in fact other areas of the home that are riddled with nasty and dangerous germs that we often overlook. Most of the time, it’s things that we use on a daily basis, so we end up inadvertently spreading bacteria and germs around our living space. This can cause nasty illnesses such as E.coli or Salmonella, which is something you definitely want to avoid especially if you have children and pets.
So, to keep your home clean and bacteria-free, here are some of the most unhygienic places in your home to watch out for!
Bath Towels
Have you ever noticed that your bath towels sometimes smell when you haven’t washed them for a few days? When your towels stay damp, they become a breeding ground for germs and that musty, unpleasant smell comes from bacteria that’s hiding in the fibers. The last thing you want is to be spreading bacteria around your face and body, so wash your towels after 3-4 uses to prevent any nasty smells and germs.
Remote Control
If you don’t remember the last time you disinfected your remote control, now’s the time to do it! Your remote controls come into contact with so many types of bacteria and germs, especially over the winter months with all the colds and flu’s going around.
It is best to keep this as a top priority after anyone has been ill in your home. Most of us veg out in front of the TV whenever we are ill…that remote, YUK!
Stove Knobs
When we’re chopping raw meat, handling unwashed vegetables, and using bacteria-ridden cloths, it’s no wonder that stove knobs come into contact with so many germs. Don’t forget to disinfect them with an eco-friendly cleaner to prevent nasty illnesses like Salmonella.
DIY all natural cleaners for taking care of those unhygienic places in your home.
Dish Cloth
It’s important to remember that damp conditions are the perfect place for germs to thrive. Your kitchen dish cloth is a breeding ground for many of those germs. Therefore you need to get into the habit of sending it for a wash on a regular basis.
If you happen to use a sponge for kitchen clean up you will need to ensure that it is replaced often. Or that it gets a regular disinfection. You can do this with a quick visit to the microwave or a run through your dishwasher.
Stay on top of these particular unhygienic places in your home and you are well on your way to a healthier cleaner living space.
