15 Sep 2025

Your countertops might look clean, but what about your light switches? Your doorknobs? Your remote control? These are the real hotspots — the areas that everyone touches all day, every day, often without thinking. And they’re exactly where bacteria and viruses love to hang out. At Lone Star Spotless Cleaners, we focus heavily on high-touch surface disinfection because that’s where the dirt hides and germs thrive. Here’s how to clean these areas right.

Identify the High-Touch Zones

You might be surprised by just how many places in your home or office qualify as high-touch. Think:

  • Doorknobs and handles (including cabinet pulls)

  • Light switches

  • Appliance handles

  • TV remotes

  • Thermostats

  • Sink faucets

  • Railings

  • Toilet handles

  • Electronics (phones, keyboards, tablets)

These surfaces don’t just collect fingerprints — they collect bacteria, viruses, and oils that contribute to grime and illness.

Clean Before You Disinfect

There’s a difference between cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning removes dirt and grime, while disinfecting kills bacteria and viruses. Always wipe surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner or soap and water first. This step is crucial — disinfectants don’t work well on dirty surfaces.

Use the Right Disinfectant

Use an EPA-registered household disinfectant spray or wipe, or create your own solution with diluted bleach or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Spray and let it sit for at least 4–10 minutes (check the label — that’s called “dwell time”) before wiping dry. Skipping this step? You might be just spreading germs around, not killing them.

Be Gentle with Electronics

For phones, remotes, and keyboards, avoid spraying directly. Instead, apply alcohol to a microfiber cloth and gently wipe the surface. Use a Q-tip dipped in alcohol to get between keys or around buttons. Disinfecting these small devices regularly can drastically reduce the spread of illness — especially in shared households or offices.

Make It a Habit or Let Us Handle It

Disinfecting high-touch areas once a week — or daily during flu season — helps keep your space healthy and guests comfortable. Or let us take care of it. Lone Star Spotless Cleaners offers high-touch surface disinfecting services in Houston, included in every home or office cleaning. We sanitize the places people forget, so your space stays cleaner, safer, and healthier for everyone who walks through the door.

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