While we are adamant about washing our hands and sanitizing ourselves after using the toilet, many of us don’t realize that there are plenty of things around the house that harbor just as many germs and bacteria. In fact, there are quite a few items that have even more bacteria than a toilet because we don’t realize how dirty they are and therefore don’t clean them as often.

Take a look at these eight things around your house that could be making you sick and be prepared to grab some cleaning supplies.

• Your Cellphone

Even if you never take your cellphone into the bathroom for a little toilet time scrolling, it is still covered with the bacteria from everything else you touch and every surface it touches.

Cleaning is very simple with the right supplies: a bit of rubbing alcohol, distilled water, and a microfiber lint-free cloth. While you’re cleaning, don’t forget to clean your earbuds and other accessories.

• Keyboards and Remote Controls

How many times each day do you touch your laptop keyboard or the remote controls for the television, game systems, or even ceiling fans? Just like your phone, they harbor the germs from every hand that’s touched it.

Cleaning is easy if you use a disinfectant wipe made for electronics. This should be done at least daily and more often if someone in the household has a virus or infection.

• Bathroom Doorknobs

Does everyone in your house wash their hands faithfully each time they use the bathroom, sneeze, or prepare food? Probably not.

It’s not just the bathroom doorknob that teems with bacteria or is virus-laden, it’s all the doorknobs, handles, light switches, and electronic keypads around the house. A quick wipe down with a disinfectant wipe will take care of the problem. Be sure to use one wipe per room. One wipe won’t disinfect an entire house full of knobs!

It is up to you to transform the tedious and boring bathroom cleaning into a fun and practical one in a short time.

• CLEANING THE SHOWER HEAD

Scrub the shower head twice a month with a brush and powder detergent and wipe it with a sponge. Soak in water with enough white vinegar to cover the mouth once every three months. Use a plastic bag for this and wrap the mouth tightly with tape. Let it sit for a few hours or even overnight to absorb well. Then rub it with a stiff brush. Hold under strong running water to remove any vinegar residue.

• SINK AND TAP CLEANING

Spray the sink, counter and faucet with disinfectant, wait 10 minutes. Clean in circular motions with the help of a sponge. Use an old toothbrush or serf-tipped brush to scrub the mold and dirt on the sink nozzle and around the edges of the faucet.

• MIRROR CLEANING

Choose multi-purpose surface cleaner instead of special glass cleaning solutions. This type of cleaning products are more suitable for removing hairspray and toothpaste stains adhering to the mirror. Spray over entire surface and wipe with microfiber cloth.

• VENTILATION WINDOW CLEANING

Remove the propeller four times a year and absorb the dirt on the grille with a vacuum cleaner. Remove front cover, wash with warm water and soap. Remove the screws and bulbs, if any, and wipe with a cloth. Vacuum clean again before installing.

• TOILET CLEANING

Clean the inside and mouth of the toilet bowl with disinfectant and toilet spray. Keep the solution on for at least 10 minutes, then wipe with a toilet brush. Apply the disinfectant to the entire surface from the inside out, including the lid and bidet nozzle. Garbage Bucket Cleaning Small dustbin is easier to clean. Prevent garbage from spreading around by placing a plastic bag inside. Once a month, clean the inside with a disinfectant spray.

• TOILET BRUSH CLEANING

After cleaning the toilet and other parts, pour some disinfectant into the bowl. To thoroughly clean the bristles of the brush, dip it in disinfectant water and turn it tightly. Shake it vigorously before putting it on the brush. Spread a paper towel underneath and dry it well.

• FLOOR CLEANING (DO THIS LAST)

Vacuum spilled hair and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Fill the bucket with hot water and all-purpose detergent. Use a mop with both a brush and a microfiber cloth for cleaning. While the brushed part removes stuck dirt, the soft part polishes the ceramics.