{"id":525,"date":"2025-04-29T22:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/?p=525"},"modified":"2025-10-22T21:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:30:44","slug":"six-repulsive-household-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Repulsive Household Items You&#8217;re Ignoring When Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Six Repulsive Household Items You&#8217;re Ignoring When Cleaning<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to cleaning the house, one gives attention to all those areas which are visible to oneself, such as the walls, floors, furniture, kitchen countertops or toilet seat. Certainly, all these places need to be cleaned regularly, but one cannot forget certain items present in the house that get accumulated with dirt, dust and grime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is spring cleaning or preparing your rental premises for the final inspection, you should ensure that you deep-clean the most disgusting objects in your house. If you are running out of your tenancy period, call for the end of lease cleaning experts in Brisbane. They clean according to the approved cleaning checklist to help you receive your bond money back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do this yourself, here is expert advice and tricks to keep your house spick and span: 6 disgusting objects in your house that you would have forgotten to clean:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#Why_This_Matters\" title=\"Why This Matters\">Why This Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#1_Placemats\" title=\"1. Placemats\">1. Placemats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#2_Toothbrush_Holder\" title=\"2. Toothbrush Holder\">2. Toothbrush Holder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#3_Handles_of_the_Refrigerator_Door_Cabinets_and_Microwave\" title=\"3. Handles of the Refrigerator Door, Cabinets, and Microwave\">3. Handles of the Refrigerator Door, Cabinets, and Microwave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#4_Light_Switches_and_Lamp_Knobs\" title=\"4: Light Switches and Lamp Knobs\">4: Light Switches and Lamp Knobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#5_Kitchen_spongescrubber\" title=\"5: Kitchen sponge\/scrubber\">5: Kitchen sponge\/scrubber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#6_Ice_cube_trays\" title=\"6: Ice cube trays\">6: Ice cube trays<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#Places_That_Are_Probably_Usually_Missed_By_Most\" title=\"Places That Are Probably Usually Missed By Most\">Places That Are Probably Usually Missed By Most<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/six-repulsive-household-items\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Matters\"><\/span><b>Why This Matters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain unseen, filthy areas could endanger both your health and the hygiene of your home. Allergens and germs can cause respiratory difficulty, skin irritation, allergies and diseases. The indoor air quality and the surrounding environment for healthy living will be significantly improved by cleaning and sanitising those off-limits areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Placemats\"><\/span><b>1. Placemats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dining and side tables look beautiful with colourful placemats spread across them. They also protect the wooden furniture from ugly stains due to food, oil splatters, or coffee spills. To prevent them from being stained, prompt cleaning is a must. Plastic or vinyl placemats may be rinsed with warm and soapy water, preferably mild dishwashing detergent, to help take care of the stubborn stains. Machine washing of fabric placemats is okay, but some gentle hand washing is preferred for those with embroidery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Toothbrush_Holder\"><\/span><b>2. Toothbrush Holder<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know what?\u00a0 One of the dirtiest items in your home is a toothbrush holder. The breeding ground of germs harbours all the diseases and needs thorough washing after any household sickness. You own a dirty toothbrush holder; therefore, bacteria must be avoided. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/bond-cleans-gold-coast-guide\/\"><strong>cleaning guidelines<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the toothbrush holder with warm water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilise a small bristle brush to scrub inside the toothbrush edges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour in an antibacterial solution and leave it for 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse with clean water and dry before putting your toothbrushes back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: Truly clean the most overlooked spots in the house, especially when getting ready for a final inspection. <\/span>bond clean in Brisbane<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best done by professionals to ensure a refund of your entire bond amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Handles_of_the_Refrigerator_Door_Cabinets_and_Microwave\"><\/span><b>3. Handles of the Refrigerator Door, Cabinets, and Microwave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you opening the refrigerator door after washing the raw meat? Or are you using greasy hands to open your microwave door? Whatever the reason, these are, in fact, the most infected objects in your kitchen. If not treated, they can become hosts to germs and bacteria. Look after these by following some simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dampen kitchen cabinet and electronic appliance handles with a mixture of 1 part hot water and white vinegar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a microfiber cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat weekly to keep away <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/hospitals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">harmful bacteria<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Light_Switches_and_Lamp_Knobs\"><\/span><b>4: Light Switches and Lamp Knobs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamp knobs and light switches are the items around the house found collecting dust, dirt, and germs. Show them respect during house cleaning. Firstly, remove the dust particles, dirt by using a microfiber cloth. Then, attempt to clean the switches and then utilise a safe antiseptic to clean them. Lastly, give everything a nice buff!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Kitchen_spongescrubber\"><\/span><b>5: Kitchen sponge\/scrubber<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen sponge or scrubber can be used for scrubbing dirty dishes, pots, and pans. What about cleaning sponges that are perpetually wet and sopossibly dirty? Are your sponges held in germ-free conditions? Keep every sponge possible clean at least once in a week. Mixed solutions for cleaning purposes do include one-part hot water to one part vinegar in a bowl. Soak the sponge in the solution and rinse it with clean water. Wash clean with bleach, or simply pop your dirty sponge in the microwave for a few minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ice_cube_trays\"><\/span><b>6: Ice cube trays<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House cleaning doesn&#8217;t just mean getting rid of dust and stains on furniture and other hard surfaces. You have to pay attention to the little objects lying around the house-well, in particular, one noted neglected home object being the ice cube tray. It can attract dust and water stains quite rapidly, carrying diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time the fridge cleaning is called for, make sure to do individual attention to those plastic ice cube trays. Wash thoroughly in hot, soapy water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip- Do&#8217; forget to wash your water bottles with dishwashing soap and warm water once i week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_That_Are_Probably_Usually_Missed_By_Most\"><\/span><b>Places That Are Probably Usually Missed By Most<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are in the cleaning game, you will also find some other things that deserve a second glance:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pet bowls and Toys:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clean every week for slobber, food residue, and bacteria removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ceiling Fan Blades: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust builds up fast and sifts every time the fan is on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Trash can Lids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They should be cleaned the same as the inside of the bin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Washing machine detergent Drawers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They form a mould when detergent piles up in them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keyboard and Mouse: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using them at your workstation, you might be surprised that they could be dirtier than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention-to-detail cleaning is important for a clean and healthy living environment. You are now in a position to conduct good cleaning on six disgusting home objects you might often overlook when cleaning housework. First, work on identifying those objects; then treat the dust, grime, and germs accordingly using natural cleaning products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case your tenancy is about to end, you can consider hiring an end-of-lease cleaning service in Brisbane that employs trained professionals. Make sure to do thorough background research and find a company that can guarantee sparkling results while allowing you to get back your bond money.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six Repulsive Household Items You&#8217;re Ignoring When Cleaning When it comes to cleaning the house, one gives attention to all those areas which are visible to oneself, such as the walls, floors, furniture, kitchen countertops or toilet seat. 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