6. Reusable Grocery Bags
If you actually remember to bring reusable grocery bags into the store with you, then bravo—you’re helping the environment by reducing your consumption of plastic bags. But don’t forget to toss these grocery bags into the washing machine every once and awhile, as they can harbor bacteria, germs, dirt, and lots of funky odors over time.
You’re probably tossing in raw meats at the store, setting the bags on the floor of the kitchen once you get home, then tossing them back into your car’s trunk for your next shopping trip (and who knows what’s back there!). Throw them in with your next load of laundry, and you can breathe a little easier the next time you head to the store.
7. Cabinet Handles
Your cabinet door handles (and the cabinet area around the handles) see lots of hands—some dirty, some clean—on a daily basis, which is why they can get grimy and gross. Consider dabbing your cabinet handles and knob with degreaser, then wiping it off, suggests Diana Rodriguez-Zaba, president of the deep cleaning and restoration company ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba. Use a soft cloth when you clean this area, as you don’t want to accidentally scratch your cabinets.
“When people cook, they tend to open multiple cabinets and drawers to pull out spices and seasonings, utensils, etc., but they don’t realize that grease and food particles on their fingers lead to a build-up of dirt and grime on those areas,” she says.
Cleaning kitchen cabinets
