For many, the bathroom is a place to unwind—to take a nice, relaxing shower and wash away the concerns of the day or ease ourselves into the morning to come. However, that peace of mind can slip away the moment we stop to wonder how clean this room really is. The guide below explores some of the germiest areas of the bathroom, as well as house cleaning tips for combating them.

Areas of the Bathroom to Pay Special Attention to While Cleaning

1. Shower Curtain

The number of bacteria on a surface is typically measured in colony-forming units. One study found shower curtains to have the greatest amount, at 16,240,000 CFUs to a toilet’s 235,143. However, as startling as this might seem, it makes sense when we consider that shower curtains are often left damp in a humid environment, which can easily prompt mold growth. To prevent this as much as possible, run the ventilation fan while bathing, scrub the material with detergent as part of your weekly house cleaning routine, and replace it after a year or when it no longer looks clean, whichever comes first.

2. Handles

From the doorknob to your toilet handle, these metal surfaces see a lot of use—and a lot of germs. And while washing your hands after going to the bathroom is part of staying healthy, twisting the faucet off afterward just leads to re-exposure. Therefore, to simplify house cleaning, keep antibacterial wipes in the bathroom and make a point of wiping down these areas frequently.

3. Floor

The most popular bathroom flooring option is water-resistant tile, and yet, it is surrounded by porous grout, which easily becomes stained. The floor in the shower is exposed to dirt that gets rinsed off our bodies; meanwhile, the floor around the toilet often becomes germy as a result of the spray that leaves the bowl when we flush. To help the situation, lay down bathmats on the floor and wash them often. However, cleaning the tile is less about tricks and more about elbow grease.

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