COVID: 3 things you should be cleaning daily to avoid falling sick

Living amid the coronavirus pandemic has been tough for all. But we cannot deny that the testing time taught us a lot of good things like keeping our surroundings clean. We disinfected every nook and corner of the house multiple times a day and made sure that everything that entered our place is properly cleaned to avoid the risk of infection. In the beginning, we all were very particular about it, but with time most people started taking things lightly. Now that flu season is knocking on the door, the risk of COVID infection is also rising and it is important to take precautionary measures to stay safe. We are not saying that you should start scrubbing and disinfecting everything all over again, but there are few things that carry most germs and must be clean often to reduce the risk of infection.

Yes, your smartphone is home to different types of disease-causing germs and bacteria. We carry our cellphones with us to all places and what we do not know is that our most prized possession is riddled with germs, including E. coli, staph, and strep. In fact, as per a study, our cell phone contains 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

Masks have become the new normal during the pandemic. They protects the entry of bacteria and viruses in our respiratory system. But when you go out, the masks are exposed to dirt, pollen and different types of germs. When you wear the same mask again without washing them, all the dirt and germs enter your respiratory system, increasing your chances of falling sick. In winters, even the air pollution gets worse, which makes it more important to clean your mask.

Doorknobs are the third most important things that must be cleaned regularly, especially of the main door. The knobs of the main door are touched by several people in a day. Even when you come from outside, you open the door with your dirty hands, enter the house and then wash your hands. During this, all the germs present on your hands are transferred to the doorknob. So, it is important to clean them multiple times a day.

These three are the most important things that you must clean 2-3 times a day to reduce the risk of falling ill. These things carry most germs as compared to others and should not be taken lightly.