How has Infectious diseases awareness changed what you clean at home?

[AndrewRR]

Infectious diseases are a global concern, but prevention starts at home. What's one specific, non-obvious household item or surface you've started cleaning more frequently after learning about how germs actually spread?

[William54]

I wipe the fridge door gasket every week. The rubber seal stays damp and sticky and mold hides there. Cleaning it keeps odors down and helps with prevention of infectious diseases at home.

[Nicholas_J]

I clean the microwave interior beyond the obvious surfaces including the turntable and the vent holes. Steam from cooking drips sticks there and can carry germs if you skip wiping.

[NoahLS]

I scrub the rubber seal around the washing machine door and the detergent drawer. Those damp crevices breed mold and bacteria. Fresh clothes and better indoor air follow.

[Larry91]

I descale and rinse the coffee maker and clean the reservoir and the tiny mesh filter. Leftover oils and microbes can linger if you skip this.

[Jonathan.D]

I pay attention to the sink drain trap and the garbage disposal area. Leftover food and moisture invite bacteria. The kitchen just feels cleaner after a quick wipe.