Top 10 Germ-Prone Surfaces That Need Regular Cleaning

Even though we have slowly returned to the way things were before, the dangers posed by this pandemic haven’t gone away yet. As such, we are still encouraged to continue practicing the minimum health standards. 

However, we can still miss a few spots, even though we may think we have cleaned thoroughly enough. Listed below are the top ten germ-prone surfaces that need to be cleaned regularly. 

1. Mobile Phones

Our mobile phones are essential to us for communication purposes, and we take them with us everywhere we go. We may not realise it, but we can pick up germs from it due to the amount of time we spend touching and holding it. 

It is necessary to clean your phone every day with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid getting your phone wet. Instead, you can wipe it with a paper towel.

2. Control Panels and Battery Operated Remote

These are surfaces that many people touch all the time. Good thing is that they are also easy to clean. Simply use wet wipes to clean their exteriors and eliminate bacteria and germs.

3. Door Handles and Knobs

One of the most common touchpoints in each home are the door handles and knobs. Sanitising it as often as needed will reduce any traces of germs.

4. Kitchen Counters

You should always keep your kitchen counters clean and dry. Whenever you’re going to prepare food, wash your hands first to prevent any food-borne infection. Do a detailed cleaning of your kitchen at least once a week.

5. Light Switches 

Bacteria love to live on light switches, so make sure to wipe them down with sanitising wipes. Choose a product that will kill up to 99 per cent of germs and follow the instructions on how to use it.

6. Dishwashing Sponges

Did you know that 77 per cent of household dish sponges are teeming with E.coli or Salmonella bacteria? It’s gross, but we can prevent that by placing the sponge in the microwave for about 90 seconds to sanitise it.

7. Floors

Cleaning and disinfecting our floors daily or weekly can help prevent the spread of infectious illnesses. Also, don’t forget to remove your shoes outside because they carry a lot of germs.

8. Gaming Stuff

To help you keep your equipment clean and prevent the spread of germs, you should disinfect your gaming equipment, like headphones and controllers, as often as possible.

9. Bathroom Counters and Taps

When you flush the toilet, everything in it gets sprayed all over the place. So anything that’s in your toilet is essentially landing on other surfaces. Disinfect the bathroom to prevent the spread of germs, especially the toilet seat edges, toilet handle, taps/faucets, counters, floors, and cabinet handles.  

10. Computers, Keyboards, and Mice

Your hands are constantly transferring germs and bacteria to your keyboard, touchscreens, and mouse, no matter what type of computer you use. You can use sanitising wipes to clean them. Be careful not to go overboard with cleaning as the liquid cleaning solution can easily damage the sensitive inner workings. 

Conclusion

With or without the pandemic, we must be mindful of the surfaces we touch to prevent the spread of germs. We should clean them daily or twice weekly to maintain its cleanliness. 

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