The dirtiest places in your home may surprise you! Hidden bacteria can be very harmful to your family’s health, so add these spots to your cleaning list!
It stands to reason that the dirtiest parts of your home are the parts that you don’t look at very often. Few of us would pull out the sofa every single time we hoover.
In your kitchen, the same applies: hidden areas are usually the dirtiest, and some of the bacteria that thrives in these neglected places could be very harmful to your family’s health.
4 places in your kitchen to clean
1. Food Storage Areas
The more awkward the storage, the more difficult it is to clean. Fridges are the worst culprits. Even if your drawers and shelves look clean, it’s easy for dirt to build up.
It’s a good idea to completely empty your fridge and take the shelves out once every couple of weeks. Soak the shelves in hot soapy water, taking special care to clean areas where meat has been stored.
2. Door Seals
When did you last inspect the door seal in your fridge or freezer? The folded nature of these seals means that they’re a prime target for muck. In fact, the dark, damp nature of these door seals makes them prime targets for bacteria.
Clean the seals using a detergent recommended by your manufacturer. If you don’t see any specific guidance, you can use a cheap, homemade baking powder mixture, which will clean the seal without damaging the seal or the door.
3. Handles and Doorknobs
You’ve probably taught your kids to wash their hands after touching door handles in a toilet. But what about the kitchen?
Preparing food, playing outdoors, cleaning shoes, loading the washing machine; all of these activities result in the transfer of bacteria onto your hands, which are then transferred onto kitchen door handles.
It’s important to clean the handles on your cupboards and kitchen doors, and also the handles on your fridge, oven, and microwave as well. If you can detach the handles, that’s often the best way to clean them properly.
4. Inside Appliances
When was the last time you peered into your oven to see what’s going on at the back? Burnt food and residue can present a fire risk, and if it builds up, it could damage your oven, leading to a big repair bill.
Oven cleaning cycles use a lot of electricity, and can also cause damage. We recommend that you use a specialised oven cleaning product along with some good, old-fashioned elbow grease.
Beware of any appliance that holds water, too, like ice dispensers or filters. Water and ice dispensers in fridges are a great idea until someone drops a piece of food in the tank. Yuk.
Is it Too Late?
If dirt is allowed to build up in your kitchen, you might find that your appliances work less efficiently than they could. Over time, they could be damaged by stray food and the build-up of grime.
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