When it comes to spring cleaning, certain places in your home deserve extra attention. They can be breeding grounds for bacteria, mold, and fungi, which can cause illness if you don’t keep after them. Verywell Health interviewed family physicians and scientists to get the lowdown on which parts of a home are the dirtiest.
Here are the top 10 places often overlooked during routine house cleaning:
- The surface above the stove
- Water & ice dispenser in the refrigerator
- Kitchen & bathroom trash cans
- Fabrics in your living room
- Insides of refrigerator
- High-touch surfaces like switches & doorknobs
- Entryway thresholds
- Kitchen & bathroom faucets
- Drains
- Air filters
Focus on areas of your home where moisture can accumulate and lead to mold. Buying and using the right cleaning products helps as well. You should always have four common products on hand that don’t involve extra harsh chemicals: hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, distilled white vinegar, and bleach. Just follow sensible cleaning protocols to protect yourself and others in the home.
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