We regularly get rid of excess and put things in order, but very often we forget about some things that are much more polluted than window sills and furniture. Below is a list of things that we most often ignore when cleaning the apartment.
10. Plastic cards
More recently, money was considered one of the most polluted items that a person uses every day. Some time ago, money changed plastic cards. They are often given into the hands of sellers, maintenance personnel, inserted into ATMs, leaned against the terminals. There is nothing surprising in the fact that maps get soiled very quickly. They need to be cleaned with a disinfectant from time to time, and you can use the most ordinary eraser to clean the magnetic tape. You can not only wipe the necessary cards, but also get rid of those that have not been used for a long time.
9. Remote control
This item is usually one of the dirtiest in the apartment: only the rim of the toilet competes with it. People wash their hands after going to the toilet, however after using the remote control it is not customary to perform such a hygienic procedure. Such items are often dropped to the floor, taken with dirty hands (for example, while eating). It is recommended to clean the console from dirt as often as possible: it is better to do this once a day. For this, high-quality antiseptics should be used.
8. Dishwasher
Such devices can do well with dirty dishes, but they do not clean themselves. Particles of various products very often remain on the walls, in the corners, on the grills of the dishwashers. Inside, there are many microbes: a warm and humid environment contributes to an increase in their number. Turning off the device, wipe it from the inside with a damp cloth.
To clean the machine with the utmost care, you can use baking soda or vinegar. Before cleaning, remove food residue. Take a small container and place vinegar or soda in it. You will need to start the full cycle of the device. So you can get rid of bad smell and harmful microorganisms.
7. The keys
People very often drop these objects on the ground, on the floors of dirty rooms. Almost no one washes the keys, and it is only natural that a large amount of contaminants and bacteria remains on them. You should clean such items as often as possible: for this, you can use salt, lemon juice. Mix these components and apply the resulting product to the keys. After that, wipe them so that they become completely dry. So there will be no rust on the keys, in addition, they will remain clean for a long time.
6. Computer keyboard
We rarely forget to wash desktops, but we hardly remember computer keyboards. Between the keys there is always a lot of sebum, food particles, animal hair and so on. Some often take laptops in cafes or in the subway, and there is much more pollution than at home. The keyboard must be cleaned regularly, otherwise after a while it will be impossible to work on it.
First you will need to disconnect the keyboard from the network. Having done this, clean it with a vacuum cleaner: this device will effectively remove all dust and crumbs accumulated between the keys. Then the keyboard will need to be wiped with a damp cloth or an antiseptic cloth. To make the cleaning as effective as possible, it is better to remove the keys, rinse them carefully, and clean the keyboard from the inside.
5. Dishwashing appliances
Such items are in the kitchen of any self-respecting housewife. Sponges, brushes are indispensable when washing dishes and cleaning various surfaces, but keep in mind that a lot of dirt remains on them. Some housewives prefer to throw away such items and immediately buy new ones, but their service life can be extended by regular cleaning. Brushes, sponges are most often cleaned with various detergents, vinegar.
4. Powder tray in the washing machine
Traces of dirt on light plastic surfaces look very repulsive, unaesthetic. Contamination in powder trays is unlikely to harm health, but it is still better to get rid of them. After washing things in the machine, leave it open for a while: it will dry from the inside. It is recommended to wash such trays monthly with clean water. You can use old toothbrushes to clean hard-to-reach areas.
3. Smartphone screen
Smartphones are used everywhere: in shops, hospitals, vehicles and so on. Such devices lean not only on the skin of the hands, but also on the cheeks, ears. It is not surprising that due to dirty cell phones numerous acne and inflammation appear on the skin. It is recommended that you clean your smartphone regularly with antiseptic wipes. To effectively clean hard-to-reach spots, you can use cotton swabs or toothpicks. Some sharpen the tip of the cotton wool and dip it in an antibacterial agent.
2. Devices for applying cosmetics
Sponges and brushes need to be cleaned even when only you use them, because on such objects a large amount of cosmetic residues, skin particles accumulate. All these contaminants will be applied over time to clean skin until you clean the item. Brushes and sponges are recommended to be cleaned every time after application: usually this is done with the help of liquids to remove cosmetics. You can make a special solution. To do this, you need to mix water, olive oil and baby shampoo.
1. Sports accessories for home use
Many go in for sports at home. This is very convenient, but we should not forget that mats, weighting materials and dumbbells must be regularly cleaned of accumulated dirt. Such items can be washed with soapy water. After cleaning, wipe the sports accessory with a damp cloth, and then let it dry.