Top 10 Bad Cleaning Habits You Need to Break

Other times when we clean, we forget how dirty our cleaning tools are. Due to this, we tend to use them again even after they have already accumulated dirt.

You can't expect that the same dirty mop you used to clean your kitchen floor will be able to mop out the dirt on the floor of your living room. The same is true when you use a dirty sponge to clean the counters of your kitchen sink and tables.

Using too much harsh cleaners are always, or if not, most of the time, cause more harm than good. Since there are too much chemicals present in these cleaning supplies, they may end up imposing a risk to your health especially when exposed every so often.

What's also bothering about this bad cleaning habit is the fact that it can damage your furniture and other surfaces. Using harsh chemicals just like bleach to disinfect your wood floors can strip away its natural gloss and colour.

Although Chlorine bleach is effective in disinfecting and sanitizing dirty laundry and stuff, it cannot thoroughly remove mud and grime. In other words, it is not as good a cleaner as we thought of especially if not used correctly according to its purpose.

Not following instructions stated at the back of the product is one of the few things that all of us are guilty of doing sometimes. When we see a product, we think we already know how to use it but in reality we don't.

Manufacturers created those instructions for us to follow. You may think that the product is similar to the other brand you used before, not knowing that the other one has a higher chemical content. Or you could be so excited to wash the cleaner right away without waiting for it to take effect.

Some of us would have to confess to doing this sometimes especially when we feel lazy and tired.

Whether you just hosted a party or you are doing this on a regular basis, leaving dirty dishes on the sink until they pile up is a cleaning routine that you should break.

Just as you know, dishes get more difficult to clean the longer they sit because leftover food simply hardens with time.

We all have to say that the bathroom is one of the most difficult areas to clean in the entire house. Scrubbing the toilet seat, washing the shower curtain, and removing the mildew smell on bathroom surfaces requires deeper cleaning above others.

That is why if you are one of those people who loves leaving wet towels and wet shower curtains bunched on the bathroom's corner, you may end up messing your house more because of your bad cleaning habits.

Hanging wet towels and a wet shower curtain is the least thing you can do to help prevent mould and bacteria growth in your bathroom. As much as possible, keep your entire bathroom clean and dry.

One of the most common bad cleaning habits is using too much cleaning products. Aside from the fact it leaves excess detergent residue on your floor surfaces, it could also take away the natural shine of your wood floors. That's why when providing end of lease cleaning Newcastle, we make sure to always use the right amount of cleaning products so we don't risk our clients' bond money.

Moreover, using too much cleaning products can also produce toxic gases as a result of a chemical reaction.

If you accidentally inhaled this mix of chemical cleaning products, you can experience irritation, nausea, and even allergies.

You can avoid hours of vacuuming by taking a few seconds to take off your shoes whenever you enter your house. Not to mention, the germs and bacteria residing in your muddy/ dirty shoes are just as gross and filthy.

If you ever came to this situation, use a vacuum cleaner to remove all the dirt and mud right away. Sweep and use a reliable cleaning product to wipe out all of the remaining filth from your carpet or floors.

When you're finished with something, store it right away. By doing this, you clear the clutter and remember where to find it the next time you need it.



Make an effort to tidy up every day.

You don't need to spend a lot of time cleaning the house. Sometimes all it takes to organize your room—or even your entire house—is a few minutes. Just make an effort to put things back in their proper place and you're good to go.

Clear your space, clear your mind

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