{"id":7839,"date":"2021-06-14T07:38:06","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T07:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=7839"},"modified":"2021-06-14T07:38:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T07:38:06","slug":"10-things-you-dont-clean-but-should-asap-in-daily-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/10-things-you-dont-clean-but-should-asap-in-daily-life\/","title":{"rendered":"10+ Things You Don\u2019t Clean But Should ASAP in Daily Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n<h2>Light Switches\n</h2></h2><p>Just think about how many times a day you\u00a0switch on the lights. No matter how clean you think your hands are, each time you touch the light switch, you\u2019re\u00a0spreading germs.\n</p><p>Dampen a cloth with your favorite cleaner, and wipe them down regularly.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7840 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/GettyImages-1211886751-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"456\"' height='\"456\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/GettyImages-1211886751-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Remote\n</h2><p>Gross as it may sound, your\u00a0TV remote is covered in germs\u00a0and dead skin cells if you don\u2019t clean it on a regular basis.\n</p><p>Wipe it down once a week with an alcohol-based wipe or spray that contains 70 percent alcohol. Then dry the surface thoroughly.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7841 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/shutterstock_516582070-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"436\"' height='\"436\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_516582070-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Pillows\n</h2><p>You should\u00a0wash your pillows\u00a0about every four months or so. Throw them in the\u00a0washing machine\u00a0on a gentle cycle with hot water to remove dead skin cells and sweat.\n</p><p>And when drying, add a couple clean tennis balls to help speed up drying and keep the pillow guts from clumping.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7842 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/shutterstock_402733789-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"450\"' height='\"450\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_402733789-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Phone\n</h2><p>As much as we\u2019re on our phones, it\u2019s no wonder they\u2019re covered in bacteria.\u00a0\u00a0Clean it daily\u00a0using disinfectant wipes with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol or a disinfecting spray (spritzed onto a cloth, not directly on the phone).\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7843 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/shutterstock_303609311-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"450\"' height='\"450\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_303609311-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Door Knobs\n</h2><p>We all have them, and we all touch them. But when was the last time you cleaned your door knobs? (Or one of these other\u00a0high touch surfaces?)\n</p><p>It only takes a few minutes to\u00a0kill any lingering germs\u00a0(use an alcohol-based cleaner) \u2014 just be careful not to get any on wood doors or trim, because it could damage the finish.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7844 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/GettyImages-1212740392-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"477\"' height='\"477\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/GettyImages-1212740392-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Vinyl Siding\n</h2><p>Though vinyl siding tends to stay fairly clean, occasionally you\u2019ll develop stubborn stains that need more than just a quick spray from your hose or pressure washer. Learn how to\u00a0give your siding a deep clean\u00a0and really make your house shine\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/05%5C/FH07APR_CLEVIN_02.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"cleaning' vinyl siding width='\"609\"' height='\"609\"'>\n</p><h2>Refrigerator\n</h2><p>Your refrigerator is the most important appliance in the kitchen because it has the critical job of keeping the food you eat fresh and bacteria-free.\u00a0Regular cleanings\u00a0help on both counts.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7845 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/fridge-drips-scaled-1-300x200.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"440\"' height='\"293\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/fridge-drips-scaled-1-300x200.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Oven\n</h2><p>Built-up spills and remnants of old food and liquids inside ovens can cause smoke and smell issues. It\u2019s important to clean up big spills as they happen, and make it a habit to put your oven through its cleaning cycle regularly.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2020%5C/07%5C/clean-oven-GettyImages-1167969341.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"Woman' cleaning a red oven width='\"547\"' height='\"547\"'>\n</p><h2>Dishwasher\n</h2><p>You\u2019d think your dishwasher is pretty much self-cleaning, but unfortunately it\u2019s not. Food bits and grime find their way into all the nooks and crannies of your dishwasher, leading to bad smells and eventually, your dishes not getting clean.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2019%5C/12%5C/Photo-Of-Utensils-Arranged-In-Dishwasher-In-Kitchen-shutterstock_246713989.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"Photo-Of-Utensils-Arranged-In-Dishwasher-In-Kitchen\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"564\"'>\n</p><h2>Garbage Disposal\n</h2><p>Does your kitchen sink have a\n</p><p>funky smell? It\u2019s probably coming from your\u00a0garbage disposal.\u00a0 Be sure to clean under the splash guard with a sponge or an old toothbrush, then throw citrus peels down the drain and run the disposal with hot water.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2020%5C/02%5C/garbage.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"garbage' disposal width='\"480\"' height='\"480\"'>\n</p><h2>Window Weep Holes\n</h2><p>Many sliding windows and vinyl replacement windows have weep holes on the exterior bottom of the frame to drain away rainwater. Weep holes can get plugged with bugs and debris.\n</p><p>To clean them, poke a wire hanger into the hole, or spray it out with compressed air.\n</p><h2>Bath Fan Grill\n</h2><p>Household dust, moisture and humidity combine to cake bathroom exhaust fans with debris. Luckily,\u00a0bath fan grills are easy to clean.\u00a0Grab the edge of the cover and pull down. Squeeze the springs to release them from the slots and remove the cover.\n</p><h2>Trash Can\n</h2><p>Sure, you line it with a garbage bag, but that doesn\u2019t mean your\u00a0trash can\u00a0is free from germs. Who knows what lingers in the bottom of that bin thanks to trash bag leaks. Each time you take out the trash, spray the inside of the trash can with a disinfectant.\n</p><p>Once a month, wash it out thoroughly with bleach and hot water.\n</p><h2>Computer Keyboard\n</h2><p>In addition to the germs on your hands, your\u00a0keyboard collects\u00a0food crumbs, hair and dead skin cells. Yuck. Every two months, use compressed air to get all the crumbs out. Then use a cotton swab dabbed in a little rubbing alcohol to wipe between the keys.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/11%5C/shutterstock_549278140.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"dirty' dusty keyboard width='\"567\"' height='\"567\"'>\n</p><h2>Toothbrush Holder\n</h2><p>Your toothbrush isn\u2019t keeping its germs to itself. A\u00a0study\u00a0from public health organization NSF International found that 64 percent of toothbrush holders contained mold and yeast, compared to 27 percent of toilet seats.\n</p><p>Most holders can go in the dishwasher, which will get rid of any icky residue and the germs feeding on it, so toss yours in weekly or monthly.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/06%5C/holder.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"holder\"' width='\"558\"' height='\"558\"'>\n</p><h2>Shower Caddies\n</h2><p>Hanging shower caddies are a convenient spot to stash your shower necessities. But often shower caddies are covered with soap residue and shampoo drips. You may be able to simply rinse down the caddy during your shower.\n</p><p>For more stubborn soap scum or mold, let the caddy soak in hot water with a little bleach. Once it\u2019s clean, hang it up to dry thoroughly before returning your products to the caddy.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2019%5C/08%5C/Shower-caddy-1.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"Shower' caddy with soap shampoo and two towels width='\"599\"' height='\"599\"'>\n</p><h2>Hairbrushes\n</h2><p>Even if you pull the hair out of your hairbrushes and combs, they should still get a little rinse off every so often to get rid of any lingering debris and residue left behind from your hair products.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/07%5C/shutterstock_559176715-brush.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"brush\"' width='\"629\"' height='\"629\"'>\n</p><h2>Shower Curtains\n</h2><p>Your shower curtain attracts all kinds of yucky mildew and more from being in a moist environment, so it\u2019s best to give it a good wipe down with baking soda or a turn in the washer every once in a while.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/07%5C/shutterstock_514791952-curtain.jpg?fit=696,696%5C%22" alt='\"curtain\"' width='\"585\"' height='\"585\"'>\n</p><h2>Dryer Vent\n</h2><p>A plugged dryer vent will cause your dryer to run inefficiently, and that\u2019s bad. A plugged dryer vent could also cause a house fire, and that could be deadly!\u00a0Remove the vent from the back of the dryer to clean it.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7846 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/FH16FEB_565_53_R01-1200x1200-1-300x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"423\"' height='\"423\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/FH16FEB_565_53_R01-1200x1200-1-300x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2>Under Your Fridge\n</h2><p>The space between your fridge and the floor is a magnet for pet hair, dust, food crumbs and other small trinkets. And if gone too long without cleaning, it can attract ants and other pests.\n</p><h2>Bagless Vacuum Filter\n</h2><p>Vacuum owners empty the dirt canister but often don\u2019t clean the filters. Plugged filters lead to an overworked motor. Take the vacuum out to the garage and clean the pleated filter with a shop vacuum. Some pleated filters have a special coating that you can damage, so be gentle with the shop vacuum nozzle.\n</p><p><em>source: familyhandyman\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Light Switches Just think about how many times a day you\u00a0switch on the lights. No matter how clean you think your hands are, each time you touch the light switch, you\u2019re\u00a0spreading germs. Dampen a cloth with your favorite cleaner, and wipe them down regularly. 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