9 dirtiest things and places in the house that you forget about when cleaning

Most of all, germs and bacteria love to “settle” on those things that we usually overlook when cleaning. It would seem like an ordinary trash can, but, as it turns out, most people often forget that it still needs to be washed (well, at least occasionally). Before the next time you put your house in order, we advise you to pay attention to the ten dirtiest places in your apartment, and be sure to spend a little time cleaning them.

Bin

We are used to taking out the trash every day, but do we wash the bin? Yes, this task cannot be called the most unpleasant, but without it you are unlikely to achieve perfect cleanliness in the kitchen. Plus, the garbage bag often breaks (even if just a little), the remains of liquid garbage flow into the bucket, then dry out and become a source of a terrible stench.

When you go to take out the next batch of garbage, be sure to fill the bucket with warm water, and upon arrival, treat it with a brush and an antibacterial agent. The event is unpleasant, but quick and useful.

Pipe behind the toilet

We are talking about the outlet pipe, which is located at the back of the toilet. It is also the outlet. If we consider the internal structure of the product, then it is through it that the final products of human activity go into the sewer system.And I will not reveal the secret if I say that this element also has an external side, which we often forget about, if not to say that we do not remember at all. But it, like any other detail in the bathroom, requires increased attention.

No, you don’t need to intensively clean it every day, but you will still have to wipe the pipe with a damp sponge at least once a week.

Cutting boards

This is a real breeding ground for pathogens. The matter is aggravated even more if there are not so many of them in stock - 1-2 pieces. Often, a limited quantity leads to the fact that the same board can be used for cutting meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, and even for slicing bread. Do you think it's safe? A huge mistake, especially if the boards are made of wood.

But there is a way out. You should either purchase a couple more boards and use a separate one for each type of product, or clean the products with disinfectants each time.

Plafonds, lampshades, chandeliers

How long have you been paying attention to the cleanliness of your lighting fixtures? But admit it, it’s not very often that we raise our heads up to appreciate the layer of dust that has accumulated not only inside the lampshade, but also on top of it?

To keep them clean, wet cleaning once a month is enough. And if you manage to wipe the dust on them more often, then this is only a plus.

Ventilation grilles

Ventilation grilles in the bathroom and kitchen need to be wiped regularly, since a huge amount of dust collects on them (and inside), and there is probably also a layer of grease in the kitchen. The ideal cleaning option is to first vacuum them using a narrow nozzle to remove internal accumulations, and then rinse them a little to remove any remaining dirt.

Window sills

Perhaps I agree that window sills are not the dirtiest place in the house, because, whatever one may say, they are always in sight, and from time to time we take up a rag to wipe them. However, if they are filled with indoor flowers, then we often forget that dirt also accumulates on the windowsills.

The situation becomes more obvious when it’s summer outside and the window is always open for ventilation. Even if you live far from roads and industrial enterprises, garbage “settles” on the windowsills thanks to the wind, which carries dust, fine sand and even insects. A mosquito net is not 100% protection. Take the lacewing, for example - this small arthropod will fly through even the smallest hole.

Can-opener

Well, let's remember: they brought the jar, took the can opener, opened the jar, and put the tool back on the shelf. I don’t presume to judge what percentage of people will send it to the car wash, but something tells me that a minority of users do this. But it has the same contact with food as any other kitchen utensil. So, to keep it clean, just make it a habit to wash your can opener after every use.

Radiators

It is not the easiest task to wash the batteries in the house, because all their bends and roughness complicate the task. The ideal option for cleaning them would be spring general cleaning, when the heating has already been turned off, and the housewife starts washing the windows in preparation for the summer period. This is where you need to remember about radiators, and be sure to include them in your cleaning plan. Well, then forget about them again for six months.

Switches and sockets

I won’t say that this is the dirtiest place in the house, but these are the elements that we use every day. And more than once.In general, in order to destroy the huge number of bacterial colonies that live on switches and sockets, it is better to disinfect them at least once every 7 days. To do this, you don’t have to buy special products and cut your budget - wet wipes with an antibacterial effect or an alcohol solution will do.

These are, perhaps, the most basic places in the house that we often forget about and leave them untouched, but they also require cleaning and disinfection. However, if we include them in our cleaning plan, our home will become much cleaner, and our health will be stronger.