Even if you are very diligent about your regular housekeeping tasks, certain corners and objects in your home likely escape your attention.
While your sink, floors, and toilets never go unnoticed, some surfaces are automatically neglected and gradually turn into real breeding grounds for bacteria.
Do you know which ones? Let’s take a look at these 5 areas that you should consider including in your next cleaning session.
1. Switches and door handles: careful of dirty hands!
How many times have you handled a door handle or turned on a light just today? It’s likely that you’ve stopped counting. Yet, these surfaces often slip under our radar for a very simple reason: we use them constantly without really looking at them.
Although they look clean, these areas are often covered with bacteria, body oils, and other residues. Not very reassuring, right? To remedy this, it’s simple: grab a disinfecting cloth and make it a habit to wipe down your switches and door handles every week.
2. Under your furniture and appliances: hidden dust
If vacuuming or mopping your floor is automatic, it’s rare for cleaning to touch underneath cabinets or large appliances. Why? Because moving furniture is a seemingly tedious task.
However, these spaces accumulate dirt, allergens, and crumbs continuously, gradually making your home less healthy. Consider moving these furniture and appliances at least once or twice a year to vacuum these forgotten areas. You might be surprised by what you find!
3. The rubber seal of your washing machine: clean, but really?
It’s a strange paradox: a device designed for cleaning that could be dirty itself! This is indeed the case for the washing machine, particularly its rubber seal.
Often overlooked because it’s hidden, this seal accumulates moisture, detergent residues, and mold over time. The result? Unpleasant odors and a risk of contaminating your laundry.
The solution is simple and natural: regularly use a cloth soaked in white vinegar to clean the folds of the seal once a month. It’s an easy step to prevent the formation of mold and unwanted odors.
4. Filters and ventilation grilles: invisible but not innocuous
Above the kitchen hood, in the bathroom, or in air purification devices, there are very useful filters and ventilation grilles, but they are usually hidden and therefore forgotten.
These filters trap grease, dust, and other fine particles. The result? Poor indoor air quality and less effective appliances if nothing is done. The good method?
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to clean or change the filters regularly.
- Vacuum and finish by wiping down the ventilation grilles several times a year.
5. Your electronic devices: beware of germ nests!
Remote controls, computer keyboards: these are common items in our daily lives, but we often forget them during the big clean-up. Why? Because they rarely look dirty at first glance.
Don’t be fooled: these devices quickly accumulate dirt, crumbs, and bacteria. According to some studies, remote controls can be even more contaminated than the toilet seat!
Don’t wait any longer and regularly wipe down these items with a disinfecting wipe or a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol, at least once a month. Be sure to focus on hard-to-reach areas, such as the crevices between the keys.
Why is it essential to clean these areas regularly?
These neglected points can have a real negative impact on the quality of your indoor air and the overall hygiene of your home. They are potential sources of:
- Persistent bad odors,
- an increase in allergens,
- the transfer of germs to other surfaces,
- a reduced efficiency of certain appliances.
By integrating these overlooked areas into your cleaning routine, your home will truly be cleaner and more pleasant to live in. You’ll quickly notice the difference!
What about you? Do you pay attention to these specific areas during your cleaning? Perhaps you have other neglected spots to share with the community? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments; we can’t wait to discuss it with you!
