6 Items You Should Clean Regularly
In today’s times, it is important to minimize the spread of germs, Since it is not possible to sanitize the whole house all the time, make sure you clean the high-touch areas. Even though these are the areas that are most likely to carry harmful bacteria and viruses, the problem arises when we touch these surfaces and do not practice hand hygiene.
Everything we take outside does not require a bio-hazard scrub down, except your hands. Here are some of the high-touch areas in the house which need to be cleaned regularly:
Light Switches – Bacteria or viruses can linger on hard surfaces for weeks that is why we need to clean the surfaces we touch often, especially when a family member is sick. Spray your favorite cleaner onto a microfiber cloth. Then, wipe the switch. Use a Q-tip to clean the fixture. You can also rub the switch with disinfecting wipes.
Remote Controls – Use a disinfectant wipe or microfiber cloth to sweep over the remote a few times. To clean around the buttons, spray some rubbing alcohol on a cotton wool bud and clean carefully, use a toothpick to remove any stuck debris. Don’t forget to remove the batteries from the remote before cleaning
Doorknobs – The oils from our hands accumulate on the doorknobs and they attract grime and foreign particles. You can clean stainless steel doorknobs with some soapy water and a microfiber cloth or spray the surface with vinegar and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Don’t forget these knobs which see a lot of action during the day like the bathroom doors, refrigerator doors, microwave doors, even the little knobs on your kitchen cupboard. Did you know brass knobs, actually sterilize themselves after a certain period of time, making them ideal materials for surfaces like doorknobs (It’s called the oligodynamic effect).
Keys – Clean your house keys regularly to keep germs from spreading. To clean your house keys, remove any decorative items attached to keys. Then take a bowl of water and add a couple of drops of dish soap. Swirl the keys around and then use an old toothbrush to clean the grooves and crevices. Rinse and then wipe down. Make sure there is no moisture left or the keys might rust.
Credit Cards – According to a sanitation monitoring device that measures the amount of bacteria on a particular surface to calculate a germ score, credit cards are dirtier (and germier) than dollar bills and coins. The cards even beat out public train station bathrooms and subway poles—that’s a lot of invisible grime. Use an anti-bacterial wipe all over the card and make it is completely dry before putting it back in your wallet.
Glasses – Bacteria can grow on glasses that haven’t been cleaned in a while. Fostering germs in sensitive area, such as your nose and your eyes, poses risks. Spray a cleaning solution on the glasses and then use a soft lens cloth to clean.
We can’t protect our family from every illness or disease out there, but with some precautionary measures, you can reduce your chances of them falling sick.