7 Things You Need to be Cleaning More Often

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

When you decide to clean up your home or office, chances are pretty high that you’re forgetting about many places where germs love to gather.

A simple wipe-down of the most commonly used surfaces is not enough to get rid of the germs and can even make you sick.

Things that are handled often should eventually be cleaned more often.

Here are very important things that you don’t clean as much as they should be cleaned:

7. Remote controls

A remote control does not only get handled a lot but is constantly handled while you watch TV, especially if you are or you live with someone who loves to channel-surf.

The best way to clean your remote controls is by using a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol.

6. Dishwasher

Just because it cleans doesn’t mean it needs no cleaning. Deposits and debris can build up in your dishwasher, making your dishes not as clean as you think.

One of the best and simplest ways to clean your dishwasher includes only two ingredients: baking soda and white vinegar.

First, detach the bottom dishwasher rack to remove the drain, then fill the safe container with 1 cup of white vinegar and run your dishwasher into a full cycle. Then spread 1 cup of baking soda along the bottom of your dishwasher and run it through a hot water cycle.

In case of a mold issue, you can add bleach.

5. Light Switches