It can be hard to find time to carry out all the housework, especially with a busy family life.

No matter how hard you try, there is an endless stream of laundry, dishes and tidying that has to be done.

A recent survey has found that barely a quarter of UK adults change their sheets every week, with one in four leaving their bed linen unwashed for at least three or four weeks.

Experts have revealed which and how often you need to clean various household items in order to keep them hygienic.

And they might not be the ones you were expecting - with guidance recommending that TV remotes are cleaned daily, but toilets only every five days.

Here are some other recommendations from the experts:

  • Toothbrush holder: every fortnight
  • Bath towels: after three uses
  • Hand towels: every day
  • Loo seat: every five days
  • Shower curtain: every two days
  • Waste bin lid: daily
  • Dish cloths: daily
  • Tea towels: daily
  • Fridge: once a week
  • Sink: once a week
  • Washing machine: once a month
  • Bed sheets: once a week
  • Duvet: air daily, wash every three months
  • Pyjamas: every three wears
  • Mattress: every two months
  • Carpets: deep clean twice a year
  • Cushions: every three months
  • Phone/tv remote: once a day