When carrying out cleaning tasks, it is common to overlook some areas and things that are an ideal breeding ground for fungi and bacteria that can be harmful to human health, therefore, highlight the dirtiest places in the house and some tips for disinfecting and cleaning them.

In a report published by the Spanish magazine "Mejorconsalud", the writer Lady Moara Molina says that the kitchen and bathroom are usually one of the dirtiest environments, and despite the sterilization of these places, they are not without germs and bacteria.

The writer expressed her hope that she will be able to apply some of these ideas to clean and disinfect those spaces and items that we neglect to clean on a daily basis.

In any case, as the writer said, there are other places and things to consider as well, such as door handles, faucets and toys, and it is also recommended to have a sprayer with a disinfectant liquid always to facilitate this process.

The list of dirtiest places in the house seems endless, but check out the seven (dirtiest) places that need to be cleaned.

To clean the dishwasher, you can place a cup of white vinegar and run a program that uses hot water to break up the grease residue (Getty Images)

1- Dishwasher

The kitchen is one of the dirtiest places in the house. It is true that dishes, cups and cutlery come out clean from the dishwasher, but do you know what the condition of the machine is?

Some studies have shown that dishwashers harbor types of bacteria that affect health and may cause poisoning and skin infections, and during washing dishes, accumulated food residues are released that will spread in the utensils that will be washed later.

And the writer wonders: What should be done?, responding because in this case, every now and then, you have to remove the bottom grille and extract this filter that the device contains, then wash it with warm water, clean it with a brush and once rinsed, let it dry.

When the cleaning process is finished, put a cup of white vinegar in the dishwasher and run a program that uses hot water, as the vinegar helps break up the grease residue.

The pads should be cleaned well once used and left in water with sterilizer for a few hours to disinfect them well (Getty Images)

2- Cleaning towels

The writer pointed out the need to constantly renew the sponges and towels used in the kitchen, because they are a fertile ground for the reproduction of pathogens.

In addition to replacing them frequently, the writer suggests cleaning them thoroughly once you use them, and you can leave the cloth in sodium hypochlorite water for a few hours to disinfect it thoroughly.

The kitchen sink is an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms that can be harmful to health (Getty Images)

3- kitchen sink

The kitchen sink is also an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms that can be harmful to health, as when utensils build up with leftover food that has not been washed at the time, it will only breed fungi and bacteria.

In this case, it is recommended not to leave the dirty dishes and wash the sink every time we finish rinsing.

The oven must be kept clean so that leftovers do not burn and release an odor that can spoil the next meal (Getty Images)

4- oven

Although the oven operates at high temperatures that kill bacteria, it must be kept clean for other reasons, as dripping food burns and releases an odor that can spoil the next meal.

In addition, the accumulated grease will produce a somewhat unpleasant odor, not to mention the appearance of the oven when a lot of dirt has accumulated.

The toilet tops the list of places where germs accumulate most in the home (Getty Images)

5- The toilet

The toilet is a humid area par excellence, where microorganisms are concentrated, and the toilet tops the list of places where the most germs accumulate, in particular.

According to one study, the toilet harbors about 50 types of bacteria in every 2.5 centimeters of it, and despite the fact that it cleans itself regularly, it is important to clean it frequently.

And it would be better to clean it with a disinfectant for home use, and the interior of the toilet can be sterilized with a classic (traditional) brush, focusing on the corners and crevices.

Putting toothbrushes in the toilet exposes them to great contamination (Getty Images)

6- Toothbrushes and cups for them

Various microorganisms are transmitted from the mouth to the toothbrush.

Then, being in close proximity to the bedding of other family members, these microorganisms can spread to other places.

Among these organisms, we find staphylococcus, coliform bacteria and even fecal germs.

And when toothbrushes share space with the toilet, toothbrush contamination is a concern. When you empty the toilet, the fine particles in the toilet spread throughout the environment and fall on various surfaces, including toothbrushes.

Thus, to reduce the risk of this type of contamination, you can lower the toilet lid before draining the water and protect the brush with a lid, and it is also important to disinfect the cups where these utensils are placed daily.

The best way to clean a mobile phone is to remove the cover that covers it and wipe it with a cloth dampened with disinfectant (Getty Images)

7- Cell phones and computers

Technological devices, such as cell phones and computer keyboards, harbor thousands of bacteria.

And what happens is that we deal with both machines many hours a day and we don't always clean them.

In the case of cell phones, we must be aware that in many cases we use the phone in the kitchen and bathroom without any care, so fungi and bacteria will not take long to multiply and spread.

As for the keyboards, there are people who eat while they are using them, and food residues that can fall there can lead to the spread of all kinds of germs, and also, by touching our nose and mouth we help spread microorganisms.

The writer emphasized that the best way to clean the phone is to remove the cover that covers it and wipe it with a cloth dampened with a disinfectant at least once a day, and in the case of the keyboard, it would be advisable to clean it with a vacuum cleaner and then spray it with a disinfectant spray.