7 High-Touch Surfaces You May Be Forgetting to Clean (Real Simple Tips, Monday)

By Katie Holdefehr The coronavirus crisis has made us rethink how we clean everything in our homes—most importantly, all of the high-touch areas, like doorknobs, faucets, and light switch plates. As the name suggests, these are the items we touch most often, and for that reason, they're also the most likely spots to spread germs and bacteria. While some high-touch surfaces are obvious (yes, we're looking at you, kitchen countertop), others are easier to forget.