{"id":33053,"date":"2022-01-17T20:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T20:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=33053"},"modified":"2022-01-17T20:49:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T20:49:43","slug":"the-dirtiest-places-in-your-home-right-ways-to-clean-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/the-dirtiest-places-in-your-home-right-ways-to-clean-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dirtiest Places in Your Home &amp; Right Ways To Clean Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>It&rsquo;s easy to see the obvious dirty spots in a home-like spilled food on kitchen counters, soap scum in the shower, or a pile of dirty laundry. But what about the spots that may not look particularly dirty but are actually the ones that can affect the health of your family?\n\n\n\n</p><p>Let&rsquo;s take a look at your home room by room and shed some light on hidden dirt and bacteria and how to get rid of them.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\"'>Kitchen\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in most homes and also the dirtiest. All of the elements that encourage bacteria to grow\u2013heat, moisture, and food\u2013are readily available. Add to that all of the outside elements like raw meats, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and the germs from everyone&rsquo;s purses and backpacks, and the kitchen is teeming with harmful bacteria like E. Coli.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"642\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/decor-ideas-kitchen-1634567545.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33058\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/decor-ideas-kitchen-1634567545.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>The key areas of concern in the kitchen are:\n\n\n\n</p><ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Sinks</li><li>Countertops</li><li>Cabinet Pulls</li><li>Refrigerators</li><li>Small Appliances and Kitchen Tools\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bathroom\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Unfortunately, some bacteria remain in the bathroom after each use. Pay close attention to light switches, doorknobs, and faucet handles to ensure that all types of coliform bacteria are controlled. Keep some disposable disinfecting wipes on hand for quick cleaning on a daily basis.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Bath towels and mats should be washed in hot water at least once a week and dried completely. Hand towels should be changed at least once a week.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"750\"' height='\"375\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/phong-tam-tieng-anh-la-gi.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33057\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/phong-tam-tieng-anh-la-gi.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>Bathroom sinks should be disinfected with disinfecting wipes on a daily basis, and toothbrush holders and cups should be cleaned on a weekly basis.\n\n\n\n</p><p>When cleaning the obviously dirty areas of the bathtub, shower doors, and toilet, take the time to disinfect flat surfaces such as walls near toilets.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Living Areas\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Whether it&rsquo;s a living room, media, or game room, wherever the family gathers, there is hidden dirt and bacteria. Think about how many times someone touches all the remote controls, game controllers, keyboards, tablets, earbuds and headphones, and cell phones in your home. Do they always have clean hands?\n\n\n\n</p><p>All of those keypads and controllers should be wiped down daily with a disinfectant wipe that is safe for use on electronics. If someone has a cold or virus, they should be cleaned after every use. And, don&rsquo;t forget switches on lamps, switch plates, and doorknobs.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Another breeding ground for bacteria and allergens is upholstery on furniture. The fabric is exposed to sneezes, unwashed hands, pet dander and hair, and soil from feet and shoes. Many types of bacteria can live for several days on these surfaces.\n\n\n\n</p><p>At least weekly, upholstered surfaces should be vacuumed with a hand-held vacuum or the upholstery attachment of a larger machine. Be sure to clean underneath and between cushions where food and pet hair can linger. Then freshen and clean with a scented or unscented disinfecting spray.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"555\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/ACUSTICOWHITERECNATURALGLZPCLN600x1200-Copy.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33056\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ACUSTICOWHITERECNATURALGLZPCLN600x1200-Copy.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone in your home has a virus or skin rashes, cover upholstered surfaces with sheets or washable covers that can be changed and washed frequently to disinfect.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bedroom\n\n\n\n</h2><p>That beautiful, restful oasis that you created in your bedroom can harbor fungus, bacteria, and thousands of mites and insects. Most of these dangers actually lurk right in your bed.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Beds are used for sleeping, sex, socializing, eating, working, and everything in-between. If the sheets, blankets, quilts, and bedspreads are not washed often, they can harbor dirt that can cause:\n\n\n\n</p><p>Skin irritation, eczema, and acne breakouts<br>Fungal and bacterial infections like athlete&rsquo;s foot and MRSA<br>Allergies and breathing issues<br>To prevent all of this, bed linens should be changed at least weekly and washed properly. Studies have been shown that after one week, bed sheets harbor more bacteria than a bathroom doorknob. If you&rsquo;ve ever pulled &ldquo;clean sheets&rdquo; from the linen closet and they smell stale, that&rsquo;s because there is body oil and soil still in the fabric fibers.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/111LexowAve_Aug18-1074-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33055\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/111LexowAve_Aug18-1074-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>Pillows, mattresses, and box springs should be encased in removable, washable, allergy-proof covers to prevent the infestation from dust mites that feed on the skin cells that we shed.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>The Dirty Places You Overlook\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Let&rsquo;s take a look at the dirtiest items in your home that you may have overlooked but that need to be cleaned right away:\n\n\n\n</p><ul class='\"wp-block-list\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_2-0-28\"'><li><strong>Pet Toys and Feeding Bowls<br>Your pet deserves nice clean food and water bowls. They should be washed daily in the dishwasher or by hand with hot soapy water, rinsed well and air dried to prevent harmful bacteria growth.<br>Pet toys can harbor coliform bacteria, yeast and mold. Hard toys should be\u00a0cleaned with hot soapy water (at least weekly) and\u00a0soft toys\u00a0can be hand or machine washed using hot water and a disinfectant.<li><strong>Keys, Purses, and Wallets<br>The items you handle every day pick up the germs and bacteria you&rsquo;re exposed to every day as well. Take time to clean your key fobs, purses and wallets. Purses are usually the most germy. They land on the floor and then end up on counters and tabletops in your home. Keep\u00a0fabric\u00a0and\u00a0leather handbags\u00a0off the ground and clean them regularly\u2013including the interior!<li><strong>Backpacks and Gym Bags<br>Backpacks are a necessity for\u00a0preschoolers to adults. Whether you carry camping equipment,\u00a0work out clothes\u00a0or books, eventually the backpack or your gym bag\u00a0is going to need to be\u00a0cleaned and disinfected.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"430\"' height='\"288\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/image-1055.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33054\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-1055.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&rsquo;s easy to see the obvious dirty spots in a home-like spilled food on kitchen counters, soap scum in the shower, or a pile of dirty laundry. But what about the spots that may not look particularly dirty but are actually the ones that can affect the health of your family? Let&rsquo;s take a look\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33059,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[54,43,61,30,46,6,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-33053","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-clean-hack","9":"tag-cleaning-house","10":"tag-cleaning-tips","11":"tag-household-hacks","12":"tag-life-hacks","13":"tag-life-style","14":"tag-tips","15":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Xam-Vien-chu-Co-dien-Chau-Au-Hinh-thu-nho-tren-YouTube-1-2.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33053"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33053\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></strong></li></strong></li></strong></li></ul></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></li></ul></figure></div>