Photo Credit: Unsplash So, you wiped the counters, vacuumed the rug, maybe even mopped the floor.Clean, right?Not so fast. The truth is, even the tidiest homes hide disgusting germ hotspots — and most people have no idea where they are. Let’s uncover the 7 dirtiest places in your home you probably forget to clean… and how to fix that before the germs throw a house party. 1. 🧴 The Bathroom Faucet Handle You wash your hands... after touching the germ-covered faucet.Now think about how many hands (and germs) touch that handle before any soap gets involved. 😬 Fix it: Sanitize daily with disinfectant spray or wipes — not just a damp cloth. 2. 🎮 Remote Controls TV remotes are basically portable germ grenades.Passed between hands, dropped on floors, and never wiped down unless someone spills something. Fix it: Use alcohol wipes or a microfiber cloth with rubbing alcohol once a week. 3. 🔌 Light Switches Tiny surface, big germ count.Especially the ones in bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens — they’re like elevators for bacteria. Fix it: Wipe them weekly with disinfecting wipes — and be gentle to avoid damaging the plate. 4. 🧂 Spice Jars & Cabinet Handles You’re cooking chicken, reach for the garlic powder — and BAM: salmonella seasoning.Kitchen handles and spice containers are silent witnesses to a lot of cross-contamination. Fix it: Disinfect high-touch kitchen zones after every meal prep. Yes, every. Time. 5. 🛏️ Mattress & Pillows You wash the sheets, but the real party is going down inside your mattress and pillows — where dust mites, skin flakes, and allergens have formed a union. Fix it: Vacuum your mattress monthly, wash pillows every 2–3 months, and deep clean seasonally. 6. 🐾 Pet Bowls & Toys Your fur baby’s bowl? Germier than a public toilet seat.Toys? Basically dog slobber time bombs. Fix it: Wash food/water bowls daily Disinfect toys weekly (especially the squeaky favorites) 7. 🧺 The Laundry Basket You put dirty clothes in… then clean clothes back in the same spot.Congratulations, you just re-contaminated your clean laundry! Fix it: Sanitize baskets weekly — especially if you’re tossing in gym gear or wet towels. 💡 So, Is Your Home Actually Clean? If you’re like most people, probably not.Not completely. And that’s okay — life is busy. But if you're feeling overwhelmed by invisible filth, it might be time to bring in the pros. 🧼 Live Clean Today knows exactly where the grime hides (and how to destroy it). Their expert cleaners tackle the spots you forget — with zero judgment, just results. 🧴 Final Thought: A clean-looking home isn’t always a germ-free one.If you want real cleanliness — the kind you can feel (and breathe easier in) — stop guessing and start sanitizing smarter. Or better yet… let someone else handle it while you enjoy a home that’s fresh, healthy, and actually clean.