I’m a cleaning expert – the home staple you probably never clean but should disinfect at least once a month
EVERY household item should be cleaned — but there’s one that often gets neglected.
Germs and dust can collect on smooth surfaces, and smaller items are no exception.
Good Housekeeping editor and cleaning expert Meaghan Murphy shared her tips and tricks to get rid of germs on everyday items.
Speaking to the Today show, she called out one item that most people forget to disinfect.
However, most people are also handling that item every day.
What’s more, they may be using it while eating, guaranteeing that it’s covered in bacteria.
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“Chances are good you’re only cleaning your television remote once in a while,” she wrote.
“But it should be cleaned monthly, or after a family member is sick, to avoid the spread of germs,” she added.
To clean every nook and cranny of your remote, Murphy recommends using a cotton cloth, rubbing alcohol, Q-tips or cotton swabs, a lint-free cloth, and a toothpick.
Start by removing the batteries from the device.
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Then dip the cloth in rubbing alcohol to wipe down the surface of the remote.
To make sure every crevice is squeaky clean, douse a cotton swab in alcohol and gently clean around every button.
If grime lingers next to the buttons, use a toothpick to scoop gunk out for maximum cleanliness.
After your remote looks and feels squeaky clean, insert the batteries back into the device.
The last and most crucial tip Murphy recommends is storing the remote in a box.
Keeping smaller tech items in a closed space will ensure the utmost protection.
Murphy suggests cleaning your television remote monthly or after a family member is sick.