12 Things You Should (but Don’t) Disinfect
There is a difference between cleaning and disinfection, which means that both need to be done at different times , as well as using different products . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , disinfection kills the germs that are left behind after standard cleaning, and the agency recommends using EPA-approved products , or diluted bleach , to get the job done. (Read the packaging for exact instructions, but expect to leave the product on the intended surface for at least 10 minutes to make sure it actually disinfects.)
You probably already know how to disinfect countertops and high-touch surfaces like light switches, but there are other places in your home that also need to be disinfected. Here are some of the places and things that need to be disinfected regularly.