Here’s why you’re cleaning the kitchen sink wrong – it could be dirtier than your toilet

A CLEANING expert has warned that people are probably cleaning their kitchen sink wrong.

Despite being an area of the home associated with cleaning, it is often one of the most germ-ridden spots.

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Plumbworld, bathroom and kitchen experts, warn that improper cleaning techniques can put folk at risk of illness if not properly addressed.

While toilets are regularly disinfected using strong cleaners, kitchen sinks often receive just a quick rinse.