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Home Cleaning Tips: Places and Items Inside Home That People Forget to Clean

Although people always try to keep their homes clean, there are some items and spaces they tend to forget.

According to Pop Sugar, some of the items people forget to clean can be found in various places inside the home like throw pillows, curtains and upholstery. Throw pillows can contain a lot of dead skin, dust mites and dirt, most especially when the couch is used every day. Just like how people care for bedroom pillows, throw pillow covers should be washed with care, and the pillows should be also cleaned. This is also the same with curtains and upholstery. They may look clean, but these items can also contain dirt and even molds.

The kitchen is also the place where several items can be left unclean for a long period of time. Items like the coffeemaker, trash can and the dishwasher are seldom cleaned. To clean the coffeemaker, wash it every month by running a mix of white vinegar and water through the brew cycle. Dishwashers can also get clogged with food debris, so it is important to clean and check them regularly. The kitchen trashcan should also be well-maintained to avoid unpleasant odors inside the kitchen.

Dream Home Guide also said that people often forget to clean their gadgets like computers and tablets. Because these items are frequently used, bacteria can build up overtime. By using a microfiber cloth, clean keyboards and computer screens regularly. There are even gadget cleaners that are available in the market.

Aside from gadgets, door knobs, handles and switches are some of the most touched items inside the home. Although these items may be the most obvious place to disinfect, people often forget to wipe these items  when cleaning inside the house. Some of the bacteria hotspots are reportedly found inside the kitchen and the bathroom, so make sure handles, knobs and switches inside these places are cleaned frequently. 


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