Germ-Proof Your Home: High-Touch Surfaces to Sanitize This September September brings cooler air, beautiful autumn leaves, and the return of a busy school year. Unfortunately, it also marks the start of the annual germ season. As family members head back to classrooms, offices, and crowded indoor spaces, they inevitably bring bacteria and viruses home with them. You do not need to wait until someone gets sick to take action. Preventative sanitizing in September is the best way to keep your household healthy. Focus your energy on these five high-touch surfaces that are easily overlooked but crawl with germs. 1. Doorknobs, Handles, and Light Switches Think about how many times a day your family touches the front door handle, the refrigerator door, and bathroom light switches. These are the primary transition points for germs entering your home. ● The Fix: Wipe these surfaces down daily with a disinfectant wipe or a microfiber cloth sprayed with an EPA-approved sanitizer. Let the spray sit for the recommended contact time on the bottle to ensure it kills all bacteria. 2. Remote Controls and Electronics Keyboards, tablets, gaming controllers, and TV remotes are handled constantly, often while snacking. They are notorious hot spots for grime and illness-causing germs. ● The Fix: Never spray liquid cleaners directly onto electronics. Instead, lightly dampen a cloth with rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol) and thoroughly wipe down the buttons and screens. 3. School Backpacks and Lunchboxes Backpacks sit on school floors, bus seats, and bathroom counters before landing right on your kitchen island or dinner table. ● The Fix: Check care labels first. Many fabric backpacks can be tossed into the washing machine on a gentle cycle. For non-washable lunchboxes, wipe the interior and exterior down daily with a sanitizing spray and let them air dry completely. 4. Faucet Levers and Soap Dispensers Ironically, the places we go to get clean are often the dirtiest. Hands turn on the bathroom or kitchen faucet before they are washed, leaving behind whatever germs they brought home. ● The Fix: Disinfect faucet handles and the pumps of soap dispensers every evening. 5. The Kitchen Island and Counters As the central hub of the home, the kitchen counter is where everyone drops mail, keys, bags, and groceries the moment they walk through the door. ● The Fix: Clear the clutter daily. Wash the counters with warm, soapy water to remove dirt, then follow up with a disinfectant spray to sanitize the surface completely before preparing food. Keep Your Home Healthy This Fall A busy schedule can make it tough to keep up with daily sanitizing. If you want peace of mind this flu season, our professional team is here to help. Contact us today to book a recurring sanitizing service and keep your family safe all autumn long! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
