By Jess @_prettyliving
It is so important to know how to keep your home clean and germ-free this winter, we all know how quickly germs can spread throughout this season. Whether you go to a shopping centre, school, workplace, park or restaurant, there is a high chance you will pick up germs, which are then brought straight into your home.
No one likes those nasty winter bugs, and germs spread fast in the winter. The best way to protect your home is by removing any bacteria you bring into your home before they spread. With these proven winter cleaning tips, you can keep your space truly clean and germ‑free.
Here are 3 tips to keep your home clean and germ-free this winter season:
1.High‑risk areas, Keep high traffic areas clean and germ-free
Knowing how quickly germs can spread from outside the home to inside the home, it is important to regularly disinfect all surfaces. Especially high-traffic areas and surfaces that see constant use. I use DIGGERSTM Multi-purpose Surface Cleaner to keep these areas both clean and germ free. It is the perfect product for the job, it cleans, disinfects, and leaves your home smelling beautiful and fresh.
Additionally, here are some high traffic areas to focus on when cleaning and disinfecting your home with DIGGERSTM Multi-purpose Surface Cleaner:
- bench tops
- drawers and knobs
- remotes (tv, aircon etc)
- taps, handles and spouts
- door handles and knobs
- barstools/chairs and arm rests
- toilet roll holders
- fridge/freezer handle
- light switches
- staircase handrails
Available at Bunnings, MITRE10 and all leading hardware stores.
2. A Must-Do winter season cleaning tip, Sanitise your phone!
Most of us will not leave the home without bringing a phone. Afterall, they can be used for almost everything, whether that be for work, paying for groceries or snapping some photos at the beach. Now let’s think of all the places they have been, and how much bacteria and germs they have could picked up!
Not so fun fact: Did you know that a device screen can be 10x dirtier than a toilet seat? That is right! Consequently, without regular cleaning, your phone could be covered in germs and bacteria. For this reason, it is super important to regularly clean all device screens with DIGGERSTM Isopropyl Alcohol.
Simply turn the device off, spray the solution onto a microfibre cloth and wipe over the entire surface. DIGGERSTM Isopropyl Alcohol will kill 99.9% of germs, dries fast meaning your devices are ready for use almost immediately. It can also be used on keyboards and mice. In fact, it is highly recommended to clean your phone screen daily!
Available at Bunnings, MITRE10 and all leading hardware stores.
3. Keep your floors germ-free for a healthier home
Lastly, it’s time to think about the floors. We all know that one person who often forgets to remove their shoes, covered in dirt, germs, and bacteria from their adventures. Did you know that 90% of that dirt, germs and bacteria can transfer to a clean floor upon contact? This means your floors can be a lot dirtier than you think.
Regularly cleaning your floors with DIGGERSTM Methylated Spirits will disinfect them, removing harmful dirt and bacteria, killing 99.9% of germs. To use DIGGERSTM Methylated Spirits as a disinfectant for your floors, simply add 3 cups per 1 cup of water (mixed to 70% Methylated Spirits) in a mop bucket and clean away, making sure to regularly rinse your mop.
Available at Bunnings, MITRE10 and all leading hardware stores.
Overall, it is easy to keep your home clean and germ-free this winter season when you focus on these 3 tips. Disinfect high‐traffic surfaces with DIGGERSTM Multi-purpose Surface Cleaner, sanitise your phone daily with DIGGERSTM Isopropyl Alcohol, and tackle your floors with DIGGERSTM Methylated Spirits, let’s stop germs from taking hold and ensure a fresh, healthy environment this winter.