You don't live alone. Did you know you actually live with thousands if not millions of tiny strangers every day? Your home is full of germs and allergens and many areas are hot beds for bacteria activity. Here are some of the filthiest places in a home:
1. Your pillows
Have you picked up your pillow lately? Does it feel heavier than it did when you first purchased it? There is a good reason for this. Dust mites and their waste can double a pillow's weight in just two years. Think about what else your pillow has to endure and you're more likely to clean it: Your dirt, drool and sweat are just a few examples.
2. Door knobs and light switches
We touch them every day going in and out of the bathroom, our home and various rooms in our house. Yet, how many times are they cleaned? KCET notes that the type of door knob will affect how much bacteria and allergens could be present. "Brass and copper doorknobs actually impede bacterial growth. It's called the oligodynamic effect, and it's the result of metal ions in brass and copper having a toxic effect on molds, spores, viruses, and other living cells." {cite quote source}
3. Your kitchen sink
Your sink might as well be a science lab because of the amount of bacteria present. Most people spray hot water around the sink to wash out its contents, but this is not enough. Eileen Abruzzo, director of infection control at Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn, New York suggests to wash it with bleach and water once a day. Once a day may seem like a lot, but it can go along way to reducing germs, bacteria and allergens.
4. Refrigerator coils
The back of your fridge is often neglected, but it shouldn't be. Dust and dirt build up in its coils, which forces your fridge's compressor to work longer and harder to keep your food cold. According to NBC News, spending "just 15 minutes every six months cleaning your fridge coils can eliminate 70 percent of refrigerator malfunctions."
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