When life is hard, there’s no need to make it harder. Discover if you are making cleaning mistakes that add to your troubles and take up precious time (not to mention your energy)
We all want a clean home, right? But are you aware of these common cleaning mistakes people
make without even knowing it?
If you are making them, your home isn’t actually as clean as you think and you have made the job more difficult at the same time
Let’s take a look at some common cleaning mistakes so you can go forward armed with some facts to help you clean even better!
8 Cleaning Mistakes To Avoid
1. Cleaning mistakes: Overloading the Dishwasher
First, let’s talk dishwashing. Do you overload your dishwasher, or put the utensils in going the same direction? If so, you’re impeding your dishwasher’s ability to do its job.
Don’t crowd it, and make sure to put the utensils {in particular, the knives and spoons} with some pointing up and some pointing down.
2. Spraying Furniture Polish On The Surface- An Easy Mistake
Do you spray furniture polish and other cleaning agents directly onto the surface you’re cleaning? If so, stop.
In particular, furniture polish sprayed directly onto the surface just causes build-up that actually dulls the surface and is tough to remove. Get in the habit of spraying polish and other cleaners onto a cloth and then applying it to the surface.
3. Using A Feather Duster
Don’t use a feather duster. Ever. The reason for this is because it doesn’t actually grab onto dust, it just spreads it even further. Instead, use a microfiber cloth such as these found at Amazon.
They grab onto dust particles and keep them from moving somewhere else.
4. Using Too Much Fabric Softener
If you want softer towels, just use more fabric softener, right? Wrong! Too much fabric softener can actually bind up the towel fibers and make them stiffer and less absorbent.
So stick with the manufacturer’s recommendation and use a measuring cup to be sure you’re not estimating incorrectly.
5. Cleaning Mistakes-Not Sanitizing Sponges
Sponges should be sanitized every few days, or you are just spreading yucky bacteria everywhere you use them. To sanitize a sponge quickly and easily, get it soaking wet and place it in a bowl. Now microwave it for 1-2 minutes on high. Done!
Did you know you should replace your sponge at least once every two weeks? Purchase more sponges here!
6. Cleaning Glass (Windows) In A Circular Motion
We’ve all done it, right? But, if you want your windows to sparkle and show off a streak-free look, the best way is to clean your window in a two-step manner. First, clean in a horizontal direction. 2nd, wipe the glass clean with a vertical motion to finish things off.
7. Using Soap And Water To Clean Cast Iron
You can’t beat a cast iron pan when it comes to cooking, but they do require a little different attention than other pans when it comes to cleaning.
While soap and water is used on my kitchen items, cast iron is not one of them.
Soapy water removes the seasoned layer from the surface of your cast iron pan. Learn more about how to clean cast iron in this 101 Days Of Organization post.
8. Cleaning From The Bottom Up
I get it! You always see your floors so naturally you want to clean them first, but DON”T! This only causes more work for you later.
There is a rule to efficient cleaning. Clean from the top first and work your way down. As dirt or dust falls, you will clean it in the next step.
When the floors are cleaned last, every bit of dirt or dust will be cleaned up as you finish cleaning the room.
We love to hear your ideas. What are your tried and true cleaning tips? Share in the comments below.
Clean More With 101 Days!
How to Make Homemade Pet Stain Cleaner
Leave a Reply