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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

7 disinfecting golden rules you must follow for a healthier home – pro cleaners warn these are non-negotiable

A blue tiled kitchen with bright windows, a marble countertop and white cabinets, a white sink, a wooden island and a black hob with black extractor fans.

Germs, bacteria, and allergens hide in plain sight – on doorknobs, remote controls, kitchen counters, and even your phone. The truth? Most of us are disinfecting our homes incorrectly.

If you’ve ever sprayed a surface and wiped it immediately, or used the same rag across multiple rooms, you’re not alone – but these habits could be spreading more than they clean.

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