We spoke with three experts on the spots we might be brushing off, but shouldn’t.
Backed with science, studies, and facility inspections, you’ll never miss a grimy hotspot again.
House Cleaningsays this is a commonly missed (andverygrimy) spot in many homes.
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Keep this on yourcleaning listand make it a priority to clean these spaces regularly.
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If you haven’t sanitized your sponge or replaced your rag, now’s a better time than ever.
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This could be from not properly sanitizing after chopping raw meat or from using it for unwashed vegetables.
International Household Germ Study,The Public Health and Safety Organization
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