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Did you know there's a place in your home that can harbour more bacteria than your loo? It's an unpleasant thought, but if you don't clean your sink properly, it could become a reality for you. The spot where you wash your hands, clean your dishes, and even fill up your glass with tap water could be dirtier than the grimmest place in your entire house.

Kayla, who posts on TikTok as @cleaningwithkayla, shared a video detailing how to properly clean your sink "in case you weren't taught", explaining you need to "clean first, and then disinfect". Kayla revealed that her favourite products to use for the sink are "dish soap, cream cleaner, multipurpose liquid or spray, and bicarbonate of soda and lemon".

She also mentioned that these methods will "work on any type of sink," so anyone can take this advice. Her preferred tool to use is a Scrub Daddy or Scrub Mummy sponge, as they don't scratch any surfaces, but they do "remove the dirt and dust".

"Disinfecting [your sink] removes bacteria and germs," said Kayla, adding she believes it should be done every single day without fail, saying it's "very necessary". "Clean your sink at least daily, as it can harbour as much bacteria as your toilet," she explained.

Infection Control Today supported her assertion, stating: "A recent study undertaken by the bacteria testing department at BioCote shows that bacteria don't always thrive in the places we would expect. Topping the list was the sink itself, which showed more than 1,000 colony-forming units".

"If you can't clean it daily, at least try and do it every other day," Kayla suggested, to make it more practical for those with busy schedules. Kayla explained that there isn't "really any method to this," you simply need to scrub thoroughly and create as much lather as possible to ensure every section of the sink is spotless.

She added: "Wipe away all the bubbles, and then go in with a disinfectant; you can use bleach, whatever you like. Just make sure that it says it kills 99.9 per cent of bacteria".

Kayla opted for a Method spray, which is plant-based and anti-bacterial. She also displayed alternative products on screen, noting: "Bleach, disinfectant spray, disinfectant liquid, disinfectant wipes" - whichever suits you best.

"Give everything a really good spray, and always make sure to leave it for however long it says to on the bottle. This disinfectant only requires five minutes, so that's how long I left it for," Kayla clarified.

She then wipes everything down with a microfibre cloth, explaining this would give it all a "good shine", particularly once you've removed all the bubbles. She added, "You're done," recommending this should be carried out at least once every couple of days.

In the comments section, one person wrote: "Omg, just spray with half vinegar, half water solution every day or two and wipe down. Disinfect the basin with bleach as necessary".

Kayla replied: "I didn't say you have to bleach it every day". Another person complimented her sink for being "so shiny" after she'd completed the task.