Below, they speak to best practices that will ensure your home stays as fresh and hygienic as possible.
In case you weren’t aware, sponges are not meant to be used for weeks on end.
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However, this practice is definitely not advised.
“Your toilet brush might be spreading more germs than its cleaning,” Ford says.
For the most hygienic approach, be sure toreplace your toilet brushonce every six months, Ford suggests.
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Be sure to then use the product within six to 12 months after that for the best results.
Only putting it away after using it is not good hygiene, Murphy says.
Even so, a given mop isn’t going to last forever.
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Brooms
The concept of replacing a broom may seem foreign to some.
“Nobody replaces brooms, but the bristles wear down and they become less effective,” Murphy says.
Generally, Murphy says, a broom will last you one to two years depending on use.
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Murphy suggests washing the filter or replacing it every so often because they trap dust and pet dander.
