House Cleaning Tips : Reduce Germs
It is getting to be that time of year when you will want to help reduce the spread of germs in your home. We all pick up germs from work, school, and even the grocery stores. Knowing how to prevent these germs from spreading will help you to reduce the chance of you getting sick. There are a number of places in your home where germs seem to hide and you will want to make sure that you are getting when you do your house cleaning. Many people do not have the time to get sick. You will want to make sure that you are deep cleaning before there is an illness in your home.
- Kitchen
- Door Handles
- Make-Up Bag
- Electronics
- Bathroom
Kitchen
One of the best places in the kitchen to find germs is the kitchen sponge and dish towel. You want to make sure that you are washing these items regularly. You will also want to make sure that when you wipe down your sink that you are taking the time to wipe down the faucet handles and fixtures. Some of the areas that many people forget to wipe down when cleaning the kitchen is the door handles to the microwave, refrigerator, and oven. You will also want to make sure that you are wiping down nobs of the stove top as well. There are many areas that you might think about when you are house cleaning but you want to make sure that you are taking the time to clean areas that most people seem to overlook.
Door Handles
When you are cleaning your house there are some areas that you make sure that you get but there might some areas that you do not even think about. You will want to make sure that you are getting these areas with a disinfectant. This would be places such as the door knobs or cabinet’s knobs. You will also want to make sure that when you are disinfecting your home you clean the light switches as well. You will also want to make sure that you are using a new disinfecting wipe every few areas. This will help to ensure that you are getting the germs.
Make-Up Bag
Many people do not think about their make-up bag when they are trying to eliminate germs but consider every time you use it do you wash your hands first? Do you clean your face before applying your make-up even touching it up? This would mean that you would then need to make sure that you clean your bag and brushes as well as the make-up containers. You might not actually need to scrub your make- up containers but wiping them off with a disinfectant wipe should be done at least once a week. Your brushes should be able to be clean with rubbing alcohol.
Electronics
These are a great place for germs to hide out and many people have them all over their home. This means that germs are all over your home. When you decide to do house cleaning for germs you will want to make sure that you are wiping down your electronics. You will especially want to pay attention to phones and remotes. These are items that are used every day and rarely think to wipe them down. You will want to take the time and think about the electronics in your home that are frequently used. This might be a garage door opener or a television. You know what is used most often in your home.
Bathroom
While most people get the common germ offenders such as the shower/ bathtub, toilet, and sink there are some areas that are not gotten as often. This would include areas such the flush handle on the toilet, the drains in the sink and tub, and the cup that holds your toothbrush. Think about areas that you use frequently and the items that are in that area. These are the things that you want to make sure that you touch on when you are cleaning for germs. There are so many places that many people do not even think about when they are cleaning. These would be the areas that require the most attention.
For those that would like a deep down house cleaning to help reduce germs feel free to give HouseMaids a call at (941) 953-4300. We specialize in deep cleaning and with this year’s flu season right around the corner you will want to make sure that you have an experienced cleaning service to come in and clean when you do not have time.