Don’t forget to disinfect these potentially germ-laden places in your home.
Here’s what to know about identifying (and dealing with) hidden germ spots in the home.
Sanitize your food prep surfaces regularly, especiallywood cutting boards that you use for cutting meat.
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Bathroom
It’s no surprise thattoiletsare a fairly germ-laden place in the bathroom.
But did you know your toothbrush holder can be almost as dirty?
Shower curtainsand bath mats are another hotbed of activity, especially for mold or mildew.
Microbes love a warm, damp environment.
Bedrooms
Pillowsand bedding can take quite the beating, night after night.
They can become home to lots of dead skin, hair, and even germs.
This is extra true if you forget to change your bedding after a cold or sickness.
Nightstands and lamps accumulate germs through lots of touch, the same way that remotes and controllers do.
When cleaning the bedroom, don’t forget about these germy spots.
Desk surfaces can also accumulate germs, especially when they’re not regularly cleaned.
Both factors can turn them into germ-central under the right conditions.
Many types of germs can live on non-porous surfaces for up to a few days.
Here are the best ways to do it for different parts of the home.
Always protect your hands when sanitizing!
Wear gloves when working with bleach, and use tongs when taking items in and out of boiling water.
