11. Pet Bowl
You feed your furry friend, and often the food just sits in the bowl for hours. Well, that’s a breeding ground for germs, which may be dangerous for both you and your pet. To make matters worse, most people don’t clean those bowls often. According to the National Sanitation Foundation, they are the fourth dirtiest item in your entire house.
And in case you’re wondering, yes, your pet’s bowl may also be contaminated with germs like E. coli and salmonella. Sorry, but you definitely need to clean them more often! In fact, some cleaning experts even recommend washing them every day.
To make sure that you kill every bad actor, soak the dish in 1 gallon of water mixed with 1 cup of bleach and let it sit there for about 10 minutes. Do this once a week, and you should keep all the dangerous germs at bay.
You may also want to read 5 Ways to Get Rid of Dust Mites.
