Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • ETIMES
  • CINEMA
  • VIDEOS
  • TV
  • LIFESTYLE
  • VISUAL STORIES
  • MUSIC
  • TRAVEL
  • FOOD
  • TRENDING
  • EVENTS
  • THEATRE
  • PHOTOS
  • MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MOVIE LISTINGS
  • HEALTH
  • RELATIONSHIP
  • WEB SERIES
  • BOX OFFICE

6 things in your home you must clean right NOW!

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jan 17, 2020, 22:00 IST
Comments
Share
1/7

6 things in your home you must clean right NOW!

When it is about cleaning the house, most of us generally pay attention to bigger tasks and get rid of the visible dirt. But there are many areas which are home to deadly bacteria and are not within our cleansing radar, mostly. We make use of these things every now and then at home and forget to clean them. Before they become a reason for some serious infection, clean them NOW!
2/7

Remote controls

One of the most used things at home is a remote control. Be it of the air conditioner, television or any other electronic device, remote controls have definitely made our lives simpler but if not cleaned regularly, can be reason for critical health situations too. Immediately take wet wipes and microfibre cloth to clean the tool.
3/7

Cell phones

Several studies and researches have proved that cell phones are the dirtiest in their hygiene levels and hence we need to clean our phones almost everyday. Most of us start our day with surfing on our phones, taking it to the bathroom as well and while you wash your hands after using the bathroom, why should your phone be left out?
4/7

Makeup brushes

Makeup residue is home to skin infecting bacteria which develops because of makeup residue and hence needs regular cleaning. You need to clean them at least once a week to keep your skin infection free.
5/7

Kitchen sink

A place where all the greasy and slimy residue sets is bound to get dirt deposits. If you open the sink net and turn it upside down, you will see what that space is carrying all this while. It needs to be cleaned every alternate day at least.
6/7

Sponges

Sponges are meant to clean - which clearly says that are supposed to scrub anything dirty. Microwave the damp sponge for a minute and then clean it with soap and leave it to dry.
7/7

Door knobs

Touching door knobs is inevitable because they are meant to be touched, which also means that they have bacteria deposits from each hand that touches it. But we often ignore cleaning the door knobs. they can be easily cleaned, all you need to do is to dab a rag in white vinegar and rub over the knobs to clean.

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Featured In lifestyle
  • 9 street foods that cost less than ₹50
  • The “empty chair” parenting technique therapists recommend
  • 8 Kerala hill stations that are perfect summer escape: From Munnar to Ranipuram
  • Lakshadweep ends nearly 47-year old liquor ban in tourism push; what travellers need to know
  • Optical illusion personality test: Penguin or man? What you see first reveals if you are confident and brave or empathic and sensitive
  • 8 Mumbai neighbourhoods worth considering for cost-effective living
  • The ‘Ellora of the Himalayas’: This forgotten temple complex is Himachal's best-kept secret
  • 6 forgotten village foods that were naturally high in protein
  • Not just a warning sound: 5 truths about rattlesnakes that flip the fear
Photostories
  • Lakshadweep ends nearly 47-year old liquor ban in tourism push; what travellers need to know
  • The ‘Ellora of the Himalayas’: This forgotten temple complex is Himachal's best-kept secret
  • From Lonavala to Amboli: 10 monsoon hill stations near Mumbai worth the drive
  • 8 Mumbai neighbourhoods worth considering for cost-effective living
  • 5 simple tips to keep your wardrobe organized
  • 6 forgotten village foods that were naturally high in protein
  • From elegant interiors to a private pool and breathtaking balcony views: inside Kapil Sharma’s luxurious Rs 15 crore Mumbai home
  • This toxic adulterant in edible oils can damage your nervous system: Here's how to check if your cooking oil is safe
  • 6 simple ways to avoid unexpected snake encounters this spring
Explore more Stories
  • 10
    9 street foods that cost less than ₹50
  • 5
    Kangana Ranaut skips the fashion noise and lets this peach-pink kurta do all the talking
  • 11
    From Lonavala to Amboli: 10 monsoon hill stations near Mumbai worth the drive
  • 6
    5 simple tips to keep your wardrobe organized
  • 5
    What is dragon’s blood resin? The forgotten 2,000-year-old skincare ingredient used by ancient Roman and Arab women
Up Next
  • ETimes
  • /
  • Life & Style
  • /
  • Home & Garden
  • /
  • 6 things in your home you must clean right NOW!
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © Jun 11, 2026, 04.48PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service