Comments on: The 10 Dirtiest Things in Your Home http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: diana http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-80489 diana Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:07:54 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-80489 I was wondering, if I put moth balls around the basement walls (which have paneling on them), would that keep the mold off of them? I was wondering, if I put moth balls around the basement walls (which have paneling on them), would that keep the mold off of them?

]]> By: Mrs.Right http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-74402 Mrs.Right Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:51:12 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-74402 Actually, the doorknob is covered beyond comparison with bacteria because of all the people that touch it, not to mention tall dogs that rub their paws on the doorknob. Then there are people who are sick, or who don't wash their hands, or something worse. Need I go on? Actually, the doorknob is covered beyond comparison with bacteria because of all the people that touch it, not to mention tall dogs that rub their paws on the doorknob. Then there are people who are sick, or who don’t wash their hands, or something worse. Need I go on?

]]> By: taylor http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-71843 taylor Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:58:22 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-71843 One poster mentioned covering top of fridge with plastic wrap. I live in the tropics and my fridge is bombarded by tiny insects and consequently ends up covered in flat, stuck-on poop. If I cover with plastic I am concerned that the humidity in the air will cause fridge to rust out faster than normal in the tropics. Suggestions, please? One poster mentioned covering top of fridge with plastic wrap. I live in the tropics and my fridge is bombarded by tiny insects and consequently ends up covered in flat, stuck-on poop. If I cover with plastic I am concerned that the humidity in the air will cause fridge to rust out faster than normal in the tropics. Suggestions, please?

]]> By: Cathy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-63935 Cathy Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:26:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-63935 Ever try the Swiffer cleaning cloth? Great for hardwood floors and dusting tables etc. This product is great. Ever try the Swiffer cleaning cloth? Great for hardwood floors and dusting tables etc. This product is great.

]]> By: Pat http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-51755 Pat Fri, 14 May 2010 15:58:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-51755 Some oven cleaning products are caustic. I wouldn't use them at all. I don't think they are intended for cleaning showers and tubs. Some oven cleaning products are caustic. I wouldn’t use them at all. I don’t think they are intended for cleaning showers and tubs.

]]> By: Christy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-42351 Christy Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:57:12 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-42351 I use water on a damp clean cloth to clean all glass and mirrors and I wipe immediately with a clean dry cloth to prevent streaking. I use a low cost furniture polish to clean all my stainless still appliances. Just spray it on and it will clean and polish to a beautiful shine. I use the lemon scent. I use water on a damp clean cloth to clean all glass and mirrors and I wipe immediately with a clean dry cloth to prevent streaking. I use a low cost furniture polish to clean all my stainless still appliances. Just spray it on and it will clean and polish to a beautiful shine. I use the lemon scent.

]]> By: Luella http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-37561 Luella Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:43:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-37561 For spiders someone told me to try conkers around the house, esp entry points near skirting boards or windows. It seems to have helped a lot - so far - this autumn we collected lots at the park to tide us over. You can get sprays containing horse chestnut but I don't think they are as good, but at least you can use them out of season. Re: Toothbrushes; are things like detergent or hydrogen peroxide good for your teeth? Some contain citric acid, you are meant to wait 30 minutes after drinking orange juice to let tooth enamel re-harden before you brush. Any other ideas? At the moment I have an antibacterial toothbrush holder that covers the bristles. For spiders someone told me to try conkers around the house, esp entry points near skirting boards or windows. It seems to have helped a lot – so far – this autumn we collected lots at the park to tide us over. You can get sprays containing horse chestnut but I don’t think they are as good, but at least you can use them out of season.

Re: Toothbrushes; are things like detergent or hydrogen peroxide good for your teeth? Some contain citric acid, you are meant to wait 30 minutes after drinking orange juice to let tooth enamel re-harden before you brush. Any other ideas? At the moment I have an antibacterial toothbrush holder that covers the bristles.

]]> By: Brittany http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-31055 Brittany Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:44:05 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-31055 Since you have it anyway, foamy shaving cream works well to clean mirrors, and in the bathroom, it prevents the mirrors from fogging too!! Just don't use a whole bunch, or you'll have quite a mess. Since you have it anyway, foamy shaving cream works well to clean mirrors, and in the bathroom, it prevents the mirrors from fogging too!! Just don’t use a whole bunch, or you’ll have quite a mess.

]]> By: Al http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-28441 Al Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:57 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-28441 To prevent the bathtub from getting dirty, simply whisk away dirty water with a good shower squeegee i.e. immediately after each bath. I use a Cleret dual bladed shower squeegee which has two super soft and flexible blades which bend to the contours of my bath. To prevent the bathtub from getting dirty, simply whisk away dirty water with a good shower squeegee i.e. immediately after each bath. I use a Cleret dual bladed shower squeegee which has two super soft and flexible blades which bend to the contours of my bath.

]]> By: Katy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/the-10-dirtiest-things-in-your-home/#comment-27426 Katy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:51:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=871#comment-27426 A much simpler way to clean a computer keyboard is to turn it over and shake out the crumbs. Then take it into the bathroom and place it under a warm (not TOO hot) shower for a few minutes, making sure the water runs over and through the keys. Turn it upside down, and lay it against a wall or the back of the tub. Let dry for no less than 12 hours (but it's better if you wait closer to 24). There, done. Nothing too difficult and doesn't require additional cleaners. A much simpler way to clean a computer keyboard is to turn it over and shake out the crumbs. Then take it into the bathroom and place it under a warm (not TOO hot) shower for a few minutes, making sure the water runs over and through the keys. Turn it upside down, and lay it against a wall or the back of the tub. Let dry for no less than 12 hours (but it’s better if you wait closer to 24). There, done. Nothing too difficult and doesn’t require additional cleaners.

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