Hey Balanced Life Family,
We already know that quite a few things in our home need to be cleaned, but the question is, “How frequently do they need to be cleaned?”
Did you know that your cell phone actually needs to be cleaned daily? You are constantly touching your phone throughout the day and leaving fingerprints and germs all over it. Think about it! You’re constantly putting those germs next to your face. Hold on! I’m going to take a break and clean mine right now.
Ok, I’m back. Now cleaning the fridge isn’t something that I look forward to doing, however it should be cleaned every three to four months. Yep! You’ve got to clean up that sticky stuff, dried up spills and gunk. Ug! But it needs to be done because spoiled forgotten leftovers in the back of the fridge can leave behind mold even after you’ve tossed them out.
How about that TV remote? It should be cleaned weekly to get rid of sticky, oily fingerprints and that crud that forms between the buttons. There’s so much bacteria on a remote and so many people take that remote to bed with them.
Bath towels should be changed after three or four normal showers. They should be hung up to avoid giving bacteria, mold and mildew a dark damp place to grow.
Our toothbrushes should be replaced every few months. You don’t want the bristles to get too worn out to work well. And remember to always replace your toothbrush after having a cold or the flu.
Pillows often get neglected. We sleep, slob, toss and turn on them, they need care too. Be sure to toss them into the wash, using hot water, every three to six months, to kill bacteria and keep them fresh.
Don’t you just love the feel of crisp clean sheets? Well, be mindful to wash them once a week, in water hot enough to kill bacteria (140 F) and tumble dry. Pets, night sweats, and midnight snacks in bed will make it necessary to change more often.
Kitchen counters! It’s not so much about what you can see, as what you can’t see. Be sure to clean countertops daily after each use. Wiping down kitchen surfaces gets rid of germs so that yesterday’s germs don’t end up in today’s meals.
Ok, that’s enough! I can see just from writing this blog, I’ve got a lot of housework to do. How about you? Well, these are just a few cleaning tips that contribute to good health and answer the question, “How often do I clean that?”
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