We are surrounded by various germs that cause diseases. However, have you ever wondered which item in your home has the most germs? No, it is not the toilet seat. In fact, it is not even connected to the following ten items that are a great source of bacteria. But, do not worry, we also offer some advices on how to clean those items and places and get rid of the bacteria.

Coffee makers

Microorganisms are highly present in the dark and damp reservoirs of coffee makers. They can contain mold, yeast and coliform bacteria.

A good way to clean your coffee maker is by adding 4 cups of vinegar into the reservoir and then let it sit for 30 minutes. Next, run 2-3 cycles of water through the coffee maker until you no longer feel the smell of vinegar.

Carpets

Carpets are a germ hotspot and can be 4,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat with many different organisms living in them.

A good way for removing dirt or soaking up fresh stains is using soda water or tonic water. Also, baking soda absorbs nasty smells hiding amongst the fibres. Remember, when using a new cleaning method or product, always test it on a small area first.

You can also use powder as a carpet cleaner, whether a powdered carpet cleaner or baking soda.

Sprinkle the powder liberally over the carpet.

Leave the powder for at least 30 minutes – but if you can leave it overnight, all the better – this gives the cleaner time to work, softening the stains and consuming the odors.

Vacuum up the powder when you’re done.

Cutting boards

It is very important to put the cutting board in the dishwasher or wash it with hot soapy water after every use because a study shows that it contains dangerous coliform bacteria, molds and yeasts.

Kitchen counters

Kitchen counters can hide coliform bacteria and molds. Thus, it is important to wash the countertops with a mixture of dilute bleach and water after preparing food.

 

Stove knobs

A good tip for cleaning stove knobs is to remove and washing them in hot, soapy water, at least once a week. Stove knobs can have coliform bacteria, molds and yeasts too.

Pet toys

Pet toys hide hazardous staph bacteria, such as yeast, molds, and coliform bacteria. Clean and scrub your pet’s toys with soap, water, and a mild bleach solution. If you have soft toys, throw them in the washer.

Faucet handles

Because faucet handles include coliform bacteria and molds, clean them every day using disinfectant wipes or spray.

Dish sponges or rags

The item in your household, which includes most of germs is the one that you use to clean things – sponges and dish rags. They include coliform bacteria, yeast, mold and staph bacteria.

In order to clean them, put wet sponges in the microwave for two minutes once daily and change it with a new one every two weeks. If using a rag, throw it in a hot washing cycle every two days.

Pet bowls

Pet bowls can be cleaned in the dishwasher or hand-washed. If you wash them by hand, use a dilute bleach solution and at the end rinse with clean water. You need about one cup of a dilute bleach solution in a gallon of water.

Toothbrush holders

Toothbrush holders are a rich source of bacteria because they tend to be close to the toilet. When flushing the toilet, fecal-containing aerosols can be let loose.

You can put the toothbrush holder in the dishwasher or clean it with hot soapy water twice weekly.

Kitchen sinks

You need to clean the sides and the bottom of the kitchen sink twice weekly in order to get rid of coliform bacteria and molds.

Moreover, once in a month prepare a mixture of one teaspoon bleach per one quart of water and pour it down the drain. Also, ensure to wash the sink strainer.

Source http://www.naturalmedicinebox.net/

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