You might think your house is clean, but these everyday items are harboring more germs than you ever imagined! Here are the top 5 dirtiest things in your house that you need to clean right now:
Kitchen Sponge: According to a study by NSF International, a nonprofit public health and safety organization, kitchen sponges are the most germ-filled items in the house. They found that a typical kitchen sponge contains 45 billion microbes per square centimeter! To clean your sponge, microwave it for 2 minutes once a week to kill the bacteria.
Kitchen Sink: Your sink might look clean, but it's actually one of the dirtiest places in the house. A study by the National Science Foundation found that the kitchen sink contains more germs than the toilet bowl! Use a disinfectant wipe or a mixture of vinegar and water to clean your sink daily.
Cell Phone: Did you know that your cell phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat? A study by the University of Arizona found that cell phones carry more bacteria than a lot of other everyday items. Clean your phone regularly with a microfiber cloth to avoid spreading germs.
Bathroom Faucet Handles: When we wash our hands, we often forget to clean the faucet handles, which are touched by dirty hands before and after they're washed. A study by Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that bathroom faucet handles were one of the top 10 most contaminated surfaces in the house. Use a disinfectant wipe or spray to clean your faucet handles daily.
Remote Control: The remote control is one of the most touched items in the house, yet it's rarely cleaned. A study by the University of Virginia found that remote controls in hotels were some of the most contaminated items, with 19% containing cold and flu viruses. Use a disinfectant wipe or a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water to clean your remote control regularly.
