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The message is evident: Basic cleaning is necessary, but proper methods are crucial. Wiping side to side instead of in circles, leaving disinfectants to work for at least 10 minutes, and targeting high-touch surfaces regularly can drastically reduce germ presence.

While the pandemic heightened our fears, these insights remind us that total sterilization is both impossible and undesirable. Striking a balance—keeping surfaces reasonably clean, practicing good hygiene, and understanding how microbes behave—is the key to a healthier home environment.

In times of uncertainty, it pays to clean smarter, not just harder. Your efforts, combined with scientifically backed techniques, can genuinely make your home safer without going to extremes that may not be necessary.