While we may dust our homes daily and clean regularly, sometimes the dirtiest places/things are the ones we think are clean but are not. These hidden gems are germ heavens and can carry unthinkable bacteria, and grime, if ignored for a long time. On this note, let’s have a look at five commonly overlooked spots that are surprisingly dirty, and how to keep them clean.Check it out:Kitchen sponge It’s one of the most ignored dirtiest things in almost every household. A number of people think their kitchen sponge or dish cloth is clean because we use it for washing right? How can something used for cleaning be dirty? But sponges and dish cloths hide more bacteria than your toilet seat. Yikes, but true. Every time you wipe a surface or scrub a plate, moisture and food particles get trapped in the sponge and dish cloth. Cleaning tips:Keep changing sponges every 15 days.Microwave a wet sponge for 1–2 minutesBoil dish clothes to kill bacteria.Use separate clothsAir dry after each useRemote ControlsNo, your remote controls are not clean at all. Despite looking shiny and clean, they are constantly touched but rarely cleaned. Do you even remember the last time you cleaned or wiped your remote control? Studies show remotes can carry fecal bacteria and cold viruses too.Cleaning tips:Wipe with disinfectant wipes at least once a week.Wash hands before useLight switches and door handles