The 8 Dirtiest Spots in Your House—and How to Clean Them

Kitchen sink

The kitchen sink contains the second-highest number of germs in the house, per a National Sanitation Foundation study.

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Washing machine

If you frequently do laundry, you may smell something bad coming from the washing machine. Most likely, an accumulation of odor-causing substances lodged in the drum is the cause.

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Blinds

Blinds are areas of the house that gather a lot of dust and debris by design. This not only makes your house look worse, but it also makes the air more polluted with allergens.

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Baseboards

We're assuming that no one taught you how to clean baseboards along with the floor when you learnt how to mop it. Although it's simple to ignore this task, baseboards eventually become worn.

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Keyboards and remote controls

Give your remote controls and keyboards some TLC—they can be dirtier than you realize—whether you're doing a weekly clean or a spring cleaning.

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Window tracks

Getting the glass to glitter is more commonly the goal while learning how to clean windows.

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Ceiling fan

Whether it's moving or not, it gathers dust, and when it does, allergens and particles swing and spread throughout the space, causing severe problems for people who have asthma, allergies, or other respiratory disorders.

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Garbage disposal and flange

Two locations in the house that are thought to be significant sources of bacteria are the garbage disposal and the rubber flange that covers the drain.

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