Everyone knows we have to clean the dishes, we have to clean the toilet, we have to vacuum, etc, etc, etc, but here's a list of things that may not have crossed your mind. Now if you clean a bunch of the things on this list, awesome! Give yourself a pat on the back for taking your home cleaning to the next level. But for many, this is a list of things they may never have thought of cleaning. Or did, but it was so daunting, they just couldn't bring themselves to do it.

So, let's dive in, shall we.....

1. Hairbrushes

That hairbrush of yours can get pretty funky with all the moisture, product and let's face it, germs, that infest it on a regular basis. Drop that bad boy into some warm water and shampoo and let it soak for a bit. Then, you may have to take some scissors and cut away the coiled up hair, to get that brush back to a clean, healthy state.

2. Toothbrushes

You would think that since a toothbrush is a cleaning tool, with a cleaning (sometimes whitening) agent on it, and we rinse it during the procedure of brushing our teeth, that it would be constantly cleaned. Think again. Those badboys can get germs and plaque inside those bristles and they can be stubborn to remove. Try soaking those smelly toothbrushes in vinegar to give them that extra clean.

3. Toothbrush Holder

On the topic of toothbrushes, how about that toothbrush holder. Does yours look all encrusted like something that sank with the Titanic? Take a bush (not your toothbrush) and some cleaner to it and polish it back up to it's former lustre.

4. Vacuum Filter

That vacuum does alot of work for us, doesn't it? And as you can imagine, the filter get absolutely filthy! Now, we have read that you can put those filters in the dishwasher, but we're not really sure how good of an idea that is? Depending on the dishwasher and amount of soiling on the filter, you could end up really clogging up something. Maybe it may be safer to just sit the filter in the sink and use the power head on your tap to spray it clean? Get those allergens and germs cleaned right out of there. 

5. Remote Control

That tv remote with all the fingers and thumbs mashing down the buttons, foods and liquids getting spilled on it. It's been through a lot and it shows. Give that badboy the cleaning it deserves. Remove the batteries first, and then using a microfiber cloth, or old, clean toothbrush, and a bit of water to dampen the cloth or brush, start to scrub away the grime and germs. Don't spray anything onto the remote. You may just end up wrecking the circuitry.

So, there you have it. 5 things that you may not have thought about or have dreaded cleaning, that you really should! We know there are many more things out there, but we will save those for another post.

What other items do you clean that you think many people don't think of? Let us know in the comments below.

* Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods. Use at your own risk.