10 surprising spots where germs lurk around your home
When we clean our homes, we typically focus on the same major areas – the toilet seat, kitchen counter and bin under the sink, natch – but completely overlook others. These neglected nooks are hot spots for sickness-causing bacteria – and yet you may not even realise it. Prepare to be grossed out – #sorrynotsorry – before making good with these quick clean tips . 1. Pillows and quilts You clean your bed covers and cases, but how about the pillows and quilts? They’re breeding grounds for bacteria, fungal spores, bed bugs and dust mites, which produce droppings that can cause itchy eyes and asthma. Aim to clean them every two to three months at a temperature setting of at least 60 degrees. Then leave them to dry in sunlight to kill microorganisms. 2. Toothbrushes Every time you flush the toilet, an aerial spray of tiny water droplets tainted with icky faecal bacteria is released. These toilet germs can travel up to six feet, surviving for two hours, settling on bathroom surfaces such...