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There are some areas of your home that get dirtier and grosser than others. Some rooms are just teaming with germs and bacteria that are waiting to make you and your family sick. It is a good idea that you can first, identify these areas, and then that you know the best way to clean them thoroughly. This will keep your home germ free and it will keep your family healthy. If you keep the grossest areas in your home clean and germ-free, the chances of you and your family members getting sick will be greatly reduced. Here are five such spots and how to clean them.
The Kitchen Sink
The kitchen sink gets a great deal of use every day. People use the kitchen sink several times a day to wash their hands. The sink is also used to soak and wash your dishes. If the dishes are left sitting in the sink long enough, bacteria such as salmonella and E. Coli have a chance to breed at a very rapid rate. When you dump the water down the drain, any water that was not rinsed down the drain will remain in the sink, bacteria and all. It may sound crazy, but there is often more bacteria in the kitchen sink than in your toilet.
In order to clean your sink, you need to do more than just rinse it out with hot water every day. You should wash your sink every day with bleach or a cleanser with a bleach base. After you have cleaned the sink, be sure to rinse it thoroughly. You also need to watch out for what is around the sink. If you use a sponge, rag, or brush when you wash dishes, they need to be rinsed off after each use. Also, they should be replaced on a regular basis. Bacteria can easily multiply on these objects, therefore, you should do everything you can to keep it from happening.
The TV Remote
A study was performed on TV remotes to see how sanitary they are after a day of use. Of all the remotes that were collected and tested, over half of them tested positive for cold germs. Everyone in the house touches the TV remote. Some touch it when they have had food on their hands and licked them dry. This saliva will end up on the remote. Also, the remote can easily fall on the floor, picking up all of the germs that are down there. If the dog sniffs the remote, it adds, even more, germs. It is not uncommon for a person to get sick just by changing the channel.
In order to keep your remote germ free and your family healthy, you should wipe down your remote with either an alcohol or a bleach-based wipe. You should try to do it every day. If you are really worried about germs on your remote, you can leave a package of wipes right next to the remote on the coffee table. Each time you use it, you can wipe it down.
Your Computer Keyboard
If your entire family uses your computer, your keyboard can be a breeding ground for germs. If someone coughs or sneezes over the keyboard, it can leave behind germs that can make the next person who uses the computer, sick. If you or a member of your family eats at the computer, it is another way to transfer germs and bacteria to the keyboard. Even using the computer without washing your hands first can be unsanitary and can make you and your family sick.
If you want to keep the germs and bacteria away from your keyboard, start by banning people from eating while at the computer. Next, you should make a rule that each person washes their hands before using the computer. You can even leave a bottle of hand sanitizer next to the keyboard to ensure that people will follow the rules. Finally, wipe down the keyboard with a bleach or alcohol based wipe. This should be done every day if possible.
The Bathtub
It may sound strange that the place that you go to get clean is the same place that breeds the most germs and bacteria, but it is true. The fact that the water in the bathtub is warm or hot makes it the perfect place for mold and bacteria to grow. If you keep a sponge, cloth, or a loofah in the bathtub, it is the perfect place for mold and bacteria to breed.
When it comes to cleaning your bathtub, you should wipe it down with a towel after each use. You should also spray it down with a daily cleanser after you take a shower. At least one a week, you should scrub the entire bathtub with a bleach-based cleanser. It will destroy any germs or bacteria that have had a chance to breed. Finally, if you have a sponge, cloth, or loofah in your tub, be sure to wring them out completely after each use. Also, you should replace these items on a regular basis. If you have a shower curtain liner, that should be replaced as well.
Your Toothbrush
Your toothbrush is designed to clean germs and bacteria from your teeth that can result in a cavity. What you may not know is that you need to worry about the health of your toothbrush as much as you need to worry about the health of your teeth. It is not uncommon for bacteria and germs to build up in your toothbrush is you don’t take the proper precautions.
First, you should store your toothbrush in a place where it can dry out after each use, and keep it as far away from the toilet as possible. It is best to purchase a plastic toothbrush cover if you are going to leave your toothbrush out in plain sight. When you flush the toilet, you should do so with the lid closed. When you flush, bacteria can spray into the air. Finally, be sure to replace your toothbrush often. The American Dental Association recommends that you replace your toothbrush every 3 to 6 months.
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