25 Things Everyone Forgets to Clean

I know I can’t be the only one that’s shaking my head over these 25 things everyone forgets to clean. I’m guilty of missing a lot of cleaning, but it’s not on purpose! When something like a light fixture isn’t at eye level, you just don’t think about it. It’s easy to do and all of us do it. So, let me give you this list and you can see what you’ve been missing all along.

25 Things Everyone Forgets to Clean

1. Window Sills and Tracks – Of course we clean the window, but what about the edge of the window and where the window slides? It gets gross, trust me.
2. Kitchen Cabinets – I mean, you put clean dishes in the cabinets and drawers, why would you need to clean them? Well, you definitely do. Go check out the dust and junk that builds up in them. Ew!
3. Shower Curtain – We scrub the tub and the walls of the shower due to soap scum, but have you scrubbed that curtain? It needs it!
4. Keys – If a lab test were done on your keys, I guarantee you would faint. Scrub those things down!
5. Wallet – Your wallet gets tossed all sorts of places or sits in your pocket. Stuff builds up on it and it gets gross over the years.
6. Phone Case – Remove that phone case and clean all that junk that has sunk into the cracks.
7. Door Knobs – No explanation needed on this one.
8. Doorways – Your hands grab the edge of the door or the doorway just about every day. Over time, you can imagine the buildup that can happen.
9. Toys – Yeah, we all know how easily kids can spread germs. Wipe down those toys often!
10. Toaster – Ok, you might wipe down the outside of your toaster, but what about the inside?
11. Water Bottles – You know your favorite water bottle you tote around to stay healthy? Make sure it’s clean!
12. Mouse and Keyboard – I have to say, I’ve seen people remember to wipe down their keyboard, but it’s not often you see someone keeping their mouse clean.
13. Light Fixtures – Just because they’re up high doesn’t mean they don’t get dusty and dirty!
14. Ceiling Fans – They’re a pain, but they get a ton of buildup and can be the cause of allergy issues too!
15. Garbage Disposal – Despite water running down it all the time, it needs to be cleaned from all the buildup it receives.
16. Ice/Water Dispenser – Lime buildup can be intense on both of these, as just one issue.
17. Under the kitchen appliances – You’ll find a jungle of grossness under those.
18. Under the couch – There’s a jungle there too.
19. Pillows – Yeah, we smash our faces on those every night, imagine the oil buildup.
20. Pet Food/Water Bowls – The food and water can build up oils and slime. This can give your pet health issues too!
21. Fake Plants – Yep, they get pretty dusty!
22. The Remote – The horror of what builds up on that thing.
23. Throw Blankets/Pillows – Just because they’re decor doesn’t mean they don’t need to be washed.
24. Shower Loofah – Mold. That’s all I have to say.
25. Closets – You might do the basics, but do you actually get in there and really clean it?

I’m preaching to the choir. Of course, some of these things might be a convenient “forget” to clean. However, don’t be caught off guard and gross yourself out. Get on top of things and tackle these 25 things everyone forgets to clean.