Moving into your new apartment in Segovia is exciting — new friends, new experiences, and a new home. But let’s be real: when several students share a space, keeping it clean isn’t always top priority.
The truth is, some everyday objects in your flat can actually turn into germ factories if you don’t clean or replace them often enough.
Don’t panic. Most bacteria around us are harmless, but some can cause infections, stomach issues, or skin problems if left unchecked. Here’s a guide to the top hidden germ traps in your apartment and how to deal with them.
1. Sponges & Cleaning Cloths – The Ironic Germ Carriers
That sponge sitting by the sink? It’s probably dirtier than your bathroom floor. Sponges and dish cloths stay wet for hours, which makes them perfect breeding grounds for bacteria.
✅ Tip: Replace kitchen sponges weekly, rinse and squeeze them out after each use, and let them dry completely. If you use dish cloths, wash and hang them to dry daily.
2. Cutting Boards – Cross-Contamination Headquarters
One board for veggies, meat, bread, everything? Bad idea. Tiny knife cuts in the board trap bacteria that survive even after washing.
✅ Tip: Have at least two boards — one for meat, one for veggies. Scrub them with vinegar or disinfectant after each use. Bonus: wood boards dry faster and harbor fewer germs than plastic ones.
3. Nail Clippers – Small But Risky
You probably leave your clippers in the bathroom, right? Bathrooms are humid, and when you flush with the lid open, bacteria from the toilet can travel through the air and land right on them. Gross but true.
✅ Tip: Always close the toilet lid before flushing, and clean clippers with soap or disinfectant before use. Sharing clippers? Just don’t.
4. Bath Sponges – Not as Fresh as You Think
Loofahs and bath sponges are meant to scrub away dead skin… but that’s exactly what makes them paradise for bacteria.
✅ Tip: Use natural plant-based sponges and replace them every few weeks. Even better? Skip the sponge and just use your hands with soap.
5. Phones & Remotes – Germs on Speed Dial
Your phone is basically an extension of your hand. Think about it: you touch it after class, after the gym, after eating… and then you put it to your face. Remotes in shared flats are even worse — everyone touches them, nobody cleans them.
✅ Tip: Wipe your phone daily with disinfectant wipes or a soft cloth with alcohol solution. Do the same for remotes at least once a week.
Clean Smart, Not Hard
You don’t need to turn into a cleaning freak. Just be smart with the things that actually matter: sponges, boards, bathroom tools, and your phone.
Keeping these few things clean will:
- Cut down on arguments about hygiene with your roommates
- Help you avoid unnecessary sick days during the semester
- Make your student apartment a healthier and nicer place to live
👉 At Student Houses Segovia, we want you to enjoy your study abroad year — in comfort, in health, and with fewer worries about germs. Our fully furnished student apartments come ready with the essentials, but keeping them clean is the secret to making them truly feel like home.
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