You Probably Had No Idea These 18 Household Items Need to be Cleaned

It can be pretty telling when certain things in the house need to be cleaned.

Cleaning To-Do List

Take the floors, for instance. It's pretty obvious to see and feel when they get covered in dirt, debris, and hair. Therefore, it's pretty easy to know that the floors need to be cleaned. It may not be as easy to tell when other items in your house need cleaning.

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Think about it... when was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? Or the cup that holds your toothbrush? Items like these often get overlooked when it comes time for chores. Or, they get ignored because they are such a large and annoying task.

Deep Cleaning Tasks

Let's not forget about household appliances that have water lines. Things like coffee machines and ice makers that have lines that carry water need to be cleaned out to prevent mildew and mold growth. But, they get used so frequently that it's hard to find the time between uses to clean them.

Appliances aren't the only things in your house that need to be cleaned. Appliances are just the more obvious ones. Items like hairbrushes and keys need to be regularly cleaned, as well.

Household Items That You Usually Forget to Clean

It can be hard to find the motivation to clean the house, period, let alone all these other household items that you've been forgetting to clean for a while.

Don't feel overwhelmed; take it on one task at a time. Before you know it, your house is going to be the cleanest it's ever been!

Check out the gallery below to learn about all the household items you're forgetting to clean.