• Handy infographics reveal exactly how often you should clean household items
  • Curtains and cushion covers should be washed once every three months
  • Meanwhile, you should replace your toothbrush every three to six months 

By Emily Chan For Mailonline

Published: 08:44 BST, 2 April 2018 | Updated: 08:44 BST, 2 April 2018

As many of us begin our annual spring clean, experts have revealed exactly how often we should be cleaning our every day items.

From your make-up brushes to your mattress, there are many items around the house that need a thorough clean – probably more often than you think.

The experts at Mattress Online have created a series of handy infographics to show exactly how often you should clean and wash a variety of household items. 

Your make-up brushes, for example, should be cleaned once a week using a cleanser or shampoo. 

Experts have revealed exactly how often you should clean your everyday items 

Experts have revealed exactly how often you should clean your everyday items 

This is because a nasty bacteria called streptococcus can live in the bristles or on a sponge, and cause illnesses such as strep throat, scarlet fever and impetigo.

Meanwhile, your mattress should be vacuumed once a fortnight, while your curtains and cushion covers should be washed once every three months.

You also shouldn’t forget to replace some household items regularly – including your toothbrush every three to six months, and your toilet brush every six months.

So, are you cleaning  enough? Take a look at the infographics below to work out exactly how often you need to clean your everyday items….

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