How Dirty Are Front Doorknobs?
Everyday door handles are hotspots for bacteria. All types of bacteria and germs can live on door handles including E Coli, MRSA, and a variety of others. That brings the ick factor up when you’re entering and exiting your home. Most people don’t even think about wiping down their doorknobs on a regular basis. Like our cell phones, it’s something we’ll clean sometime, but why clean it now? We sell plenty of doors at Conservation Construction of Texas and we want your door to be as clean as possible. Handles Spread Bacteria Fast You should clean your doorknobs and clean them often. Doorknobs are one of the fastest ways viruses and bacteria spread–because everybody is touching them and they rarely get cleaned.
Doorknobs are among the top 5 dirtiest objects in a home. We’ve found articles which state that, on average, 5 different bacteria are living on your door handle at any given time. That’s disgusting. One of the most common diseases caused by door handle bacteria is the common cold. Since the virus is spread mostly by direct contact with an object or surface that has been contaminated by the infection and then touching our face, the everyday dangers are obvious. You exit and enter your home on a daily basis. You should clean your doorknob just as frequently.
Wipe and Wipe Often
With the rise of Covid-19 it’s always a good idea to wipe down surfaces in your home. Studies find that most people who touch dirty door handles forget to wash their hands before touching their face. That is just an invitation for bacteria to enter your body. In today’s article we’ll discuss ways to keep those doorknobs clean.
A recent study has shown that it is possible to reduce bacteria on door handles provided they are regularly cleaned. Even with regular cleaning, bacteria were detected on more than 20% of handles. Different types of door handles can affect the amount of time the bacteria can survive on the doorknob. Stainless steel, for instance, (which most door
handles are made from) is a material that allows bacteria to thrive. So it’s just a good idea to clean and clean often.
Which Product Is Best To Clean Doorknobs?
Using disinfecting wipes which include a product called quaternary ammonium compounds (quats or QACs) is often best when cleaning doorknobs. This is because this solution has been tested and proved it does have antimicrobial properties. If you use this solution your doorknobs will stay cleaner longer. Brands like Clorox and Lysol use this compound so it’s easily available to most people.
Cleaning Your Doorknob Is Easy
It doesn’t take all day to clean your front doorknob. If you only have a few moments just spray it with some isopropyl alcohol. Or even use soap and water to wipe it down. This little time spent can save you from getting that virus or bacteria on or in your body.
New Entry Doors
Finally, if your doorknob is ancient and you’re considering upgrading your front door anyway, you can always consider choosing Conservation Construction of Dallas for your Entry Door Replacement. Our entry doors are durable, beautiful, and you choose the custom hardware.
Final Thoughts
I’ve looked down at my hands more than once while writing this article thinking about my own doorknobs. I want to clean my door handles immediately. I am going to wash my door handles more often, and I suggest you do the same. With a pandemic like this and so many germs on your door handle, what could it hurt? Wash your hands and wash them often. Remember that only you prevent the spread of a disease like this because the germs are everywhere. Stay safe and keep your doorknobs clean. Thank you for reading today’s article. Contact Conservation Construction of Dallas if you’re in need of a new front door. You can get your free quote here. We’ll see you next time for another article.