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8. Backsplash
Your backsplash catches all the splatter when you’re washing dishes, preparing meat for the grill, or cooking with hot oil on the stove. This can lead to a pretty icky situation back there, so be sure to spend as much time disinfecting and cleaning your backsplash as you do your countertops. Wipe down the backsplash behind your stove and sink as soon as you’re done cooking or doing dishes.
“Grease and juices splatter on this backsplash and, if not cleaned right away, it gets harder to scrub,” says Rodriguez-Zaba.
9. Pet Food and Water Dishes
When was the last time you looked closely at your pet’s food and water dishes? No, seriously. With all your pet’s slobber and messy eating habits, these bowls can get funky, fast. To help keep your dog or cat safe and healthy, it’s a good idea to toss these into the dishwasher or scrub them in the sink regularly. Just be sure to thoroughly rinse any chemicals or cleaning solutions before you put the bowls back down at pet level.
