Clean freaks, rejoice.
Here are the overlooked items you use everyday but (probably) don't clean. Unless you are Monica from Friends.
1. The microwave
Your microwave is a prime spot for bacteria to fester and smells to linger.
Whenever I have extra space in my dishwasher, I throw in the microwave plate. Take a disinfecting wipe and scrub out the interior and buttons every other day.
2. The fridge
I enjoy long romantic walks to my fridge. My clean fridge, that is. Taking the time to clean out expired food, wipe down residue, and clean the crumbs out of the drawers will make your food look that much better.
3. The vacuum
Your vaccum cleaner is your best friend when it comes to cleaning your carpet. But how often do you really empty the inside of the vaccum? Or wipe down the outside? If you never have before, there is no time like the present to start.
4. Under the burner covers
This is an easy spot to miss. Your stove top likes to collect crumbs and keeps them out of reach.
Next time you vacuum, take the hose and run it over the top of the burner.
5. The dish drying rack
After collecting the water from several dishes, your dish drying rack can get gross fast. To prevent build up, run it through your dishwasher or scrub it down with a sponge and soap.
6. The shower
Dark, cold, and wet places are the perfect place for bacteria and mold to grow. To prevent this and have a cleaner shower experience, scrub down your shower caddy or soap holder. Soaking it in the sink with some dish soap will work wonders.
7. The bath mat
Another perfect place for bacteria to live! When purchasing a bath mat, make sure it is machine washable. Wash the mat when you wash your towels.
If the washing machine is not an option, consider soaking the mat with a mild laundry detergent and rinsing it in the shower.
8. The toaster
The crumbs from your toast can add up after a while and create an unpleasant burning smell. Take advantage of the pull-out crumb tray or dump your toaster upside down over the garbage.
9. The window/door sill
If you’ve never looked down into the nooks and cranny of your door or windowsill, you might be in for a mess. These spots are often overlooked during dusting sessions. Take a paper towel or microfiber towel to these parts and you will be back in business.
10. The door
The door is the very first thing when you come home and the last thing you see when you leave. Taking a rag to wipe down the door (inside and out) and handle will give you a great first (and last) impression.
11. The hairbrush
Hairbrushes can collect lots of gunk and dead skin. To avoid this fiasco, rinse your brush with water and scrub with shampoo.
12. The steering wheel
Imagine how many surfaces your hands touch before you get in your car—it’s a lot! Wipe down the wheel with a disinfecting wipe and keep hand sanitizer in your cup holder.
13. The TV
We all know that we should clean our remotes, but the buttons on the actual screen are often overlooked. Use a dry microfiber cloth to dust the screen and a disinfecting wipe for the buttons.