When it comes to cleaning your home, you probably clean the obvious places regularly. Some of those places include kitchens and bathrooms, especially since those hold plenty of germs and microbes. But what about places and areas you don’t think about regularly. Those places also need cleaned on a regular basis to avoid accumulation of germs and microbes. Below, we’ll go over some of the places that need cleaned regularly you may have forgotten.
Remote Controls
You know it’s important to regularly sanitize your cell phone to cut down on harmful microbes. But what about your remote control? Some say the remote is even germier than a cell phone because multiple people touch a remote, whereas you’re the only person who touches a remote. Luckily, it’s easy to clean the remote with an anti-bacterial wipe.
Light Switches
When was the last time you cleaned the light switches in your home or office? Depending on the number of people that pass through, light switches may be another germy spot in your home. Again, it’s easy to clean them. Take an antibacterial wipe to them every so often to reduce the number of harmful microbes present in your home or office.
Ice Makers
Depending on the type of fridge you have, it may be difficult to regularly clean your ice maker. If you have trays, you simply put them in the dishwasher. On the other hand, if you have an automatic ice maker, you may have more of a challenge in cleaning it. If your ice looks cloudy or smells weird, it’s time to clean the machine. Take all the ice out and sanitize it.
Washing Machines
Your washing machine handles lot of dirty clothing. Every so often, it needs cleaned. If you notice a funky smell to your clothes after washing them, it’s a sign you need to clean it, especially if you have a front load machine. Clean inside and the nooks and crannies of the door to ensure a complete clean.
Curtains
Your curtains need cleaned just like other fabrics in your home. Different kinds of microbes and particles build up on your curtains over time. Protect your family by regularly cleaning them. However, make sure you follow the proper cleaning instructions so you don’t harm the material or need to buy new ones.
Toothbrush Holder
Your toothbrush and toothbrush holder may hold onto different germs. If you leave your toothbrush on the counter, it may have harmful microbes on it that get you sick. As for the toothbrush holder, it also collects germs regularly. Clean both on a regular basis to cut down on germ presence.
By cleaning and sanitizing these places that need cleaned regularly, you help to reduce the number of harmful microbes in your home. If you find you sometimes forget about these places, turn to Extreme Microbial Technologies. While we can’t clean for your, our special equipment can help. Whether you want standalone machines or ones that go in your HVAC system, we have something that suits the needs of your family. Contact us now for more information.