The Hidden Germ Hotspots in Your Home (And How to Clean Them!)

You wipe down your counters, vacuum your floors, and keep your bathroom sparkling—but did you know that some of the germiest spots in your home are the ones you least expect? 🤢

Bacteria, viruses, and allergens thrive in hidden corners and everyday items we touch constantly but rarely clean. Don’t worry! T.L.C. Home Services is here to reveal these dirty little secrets and share how to keep your home fresh, healthy, and truly clean.

1. Kitchen Sponge & Dish Towels

Your kitchen sponge is likely the dirtiest item in your home! It’s a breeding ground for bacteria like E. coli and salmonella.

How to clean it:

• Replace sponges every two weeks.
• Microwave a damp sponge for one minute to kill bacteria.
• Wash dish towels daily in hot water.

2. Light Switches & Doorknobs

We touch them constantly, yet they rarely get cleaned! These small surfaces are covered in germs from our hands and can spread illnesses fast.

How to clean them:

• Wipe down with disinfecting wipes or a microfiber cloth with rubbing alcohol every few days.
• Don’t forget cabinet handles and appliance knobs!

3. Remote Controls & Game Controllers

Think about it—everyone in your house touches the TV remote, often with sticky fingers or after coughing or sneezing.

How to clean them:

• Use a disinfecting wipe or a cloth with rubbing alcohol.
• Pay extra attention to buttons and crevices where dirt and germs hide.

4. Your Phone & Tablets

You take it everywhere—including the bathroom (we see you 👀). Phones carry more germs than a toilet seat!

How to clean them:

• Use a microfiber cloth with a 70% alcohol solution daily.
• Avoid using too much liquid—moisture can damage your device.

5. Kitchen Sink & Faucet Handles

Did you know your sink has more bacteria than your toilet? Food particles and moisture create the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive.

How to clean it:

• Scrub the sink with a soft abrasive powder such as AJAX weekly.
• Use disinfectant wipes on faucet handles daily.

6. Toothbrush Holders

Your toothbrush holder catches drips from wet toothbrushes, making it a bacteria hotspot.

How to clean it:

• Wash it in hot, soapy water weekly.
• Use a disinfectant wipe on the outside.

7. Washing Machine & Dishwasher

You’d think these would be self-cleaning, but mold and bacteria build up in rubber seals and filters.

How to clean them:

• Run a hot water cycle with vinegar or bleach once a month.
• Wipe the rubber seals dry after each use to prevent mold.

8. Bedding & Pillows

Dust mites and bacteria love to snuggle in your sheets, pillowcases, and comforters.

How to clean them:

• Wash sheets weekly in hot water.
• Wash pillows and comforters every 3 months.

9. Refrigerator Handles & Crisper Drawers

We grab the fridge handle dozens of times a day, often while cooking. Crisper drawers can also collect mold and bacteria from unwashed produce.

How to clean them:

• Wipe handles with disinfectant daily.
• Wash crisper drawers with soap and hot water every few weeks.

10. Reusable Grocery Bags

You use them for everything—from groceries to gym gear—but when’s the last time you washed them?

How to clean them:

• Toss fabric bags in the washing machine weekly.
• Wipe plastic or insulated bags with disinfectant wipes after each use.

Let T.L.C. Home Services Handle the Dirty Work!

Keeping your home germ-free takes time and effort—but you don’t have to do it alone! Our expert cleaning team knows exactly where germs hide and how to eliminate them.

Let’s make your home fresh, clean, and healthy this spring! 🌸✨

📞 Call us today at 508-347-3275 to schedule a deep cleaning!