Keeping your home or workplace safe and healthy starts with one simple routine: cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces. These are the spots we all touch multiple times a day—think door handles, light switches, and elevator buttons. Germs love to hang out on these surfaces, so giving them regular attention is a smart way to stop the spread of illness.
Here’s an easy guide to help you clean and disinfect these important areas effectively.
What Are High-Touch Surfaces?
High-touch surfaces are any spots that many people touch often throughout the day. Some common examples include:
Door handles and knobs
Light switches
Handrails and stair banisters
Elevator buttons
Appliance handles (like fridge or microwave doors)
Remote controls and keyboards
Countertops and tabletops
Since these areas get so much use, they can quickly collect germs, bacteria, and viruses. That’s why regular cleaning and disinfecting...
