{"id":457,"date":"2023-12-05T14:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T14:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=457"},"modified":"2023-12-05T14:18:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T14:18:48","slug":"10-cleaning-mistakes-that-make-your-home-even-dirtier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=457","title":{"rendered":"10 Cleaning Mistakes That Make Your Home Even Dirtier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The most important ritual to do at home is of course cleaning<\/strong> . Nothing beats a clean<\/strong> , good-smelling house . <\/strong>However, there are little-known hygiene<\/strong> rules that must be respected when cleaning<\/strong> . Here are the mistakes<\/strong> you should absolutely avoid when cleaning<\/strong> your house<\/strong> .<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mistake #1: Cleaning with the same cloth everywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very common mistake made when cleaning<\/strong> is using the same cloth<\/strong> in several places. Why is this an error? Quite simply, because by using the same cloth<\/strong> everywhere, you transport and distribute dirt and germs everywhere. It is therefore recommended to use a paper towel for each room or microfiber<\/strong> cloths that you can wash in the washing machine<\/strong> after each use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake #2: dusting with a feather duster <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you want to clean the dust<\/strong> from the house<\/strong> , the first thing you use for this is a feather duster<\/strong> . The problem is that the duster<\/strong> does not capture the dust but moves it and scatters it everywhere. The solution is therefore to use an anti-dust wipe<\/strong> or a microfiber<\/strong> cloth so as not to damage your furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake No. 3: neglecting the cleanliness of the vacuum cleaner filter<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We regularly use the vacuum cleaner<\/strong> to dust<\/strong> the house<\/strong> , the carpets<\/strong> , the furniture<\/strong> , etc. However, we rarely have the reflex to clean the filter<\/strong> . When the vacuum cleaner is not cleaned, it no longer does its job as it should. This is why you need to clean the filter<\/strong> and regularly replace the bag when it is full for optimal dust <\/strong>suction<\/strong> . <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake #4: Putting all types of kitchen utensils in the dishwasher<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people don’t hesitate to put the garlic press, cheese grater ,<\/strong> and other kitchen utensils<\/strong> in the dishwasher<\/strong> . However, this type of utensil accumulates dirt<\/strong> and sometimes bits of food<\/strong> which cannot be dislodged by the dishwasher<\/strong> and end up clogging it. This is why it is imperative to wash this type of utensil<\/strong> by hand with dishwashing liquid<\/strong> , taking care to clean them well.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake #5: Putting the toilet brush back in its place directly after use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people don’t realize that putting the wet toilet brush<\/strong> back in its place after use<\/strong> is a big  mistake<\/strong> . This error encourages the proliferation<\/strong> and transfer of germs<\/strong> and bacteria<\/strong> . You must therefore allow the brush to dry completely after washing and<\/strong> put it back on its clean<\/strong> support .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake #6: forgetting to maintain the sink <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the sink<\/strong> is used regularly, it becomes clogged with dirt<\/strong> and food, especially in the case of the kitchen<\/strong> sink . That’s why it’s important to dry the sink after each use and use a baking soda product weekly<\/strong> to kill germs, bacteria, and waste<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake #7: starting from the ground <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A time-wasting mistake is starting with cleaning<\/strong> the floors<\/strong> . This is a mistake because the floors<\/strong> will get dirty again when you clean the dust<\/strong> and crumbs<\/strong> from the furniture. Which will mean you have to raise the ground. To avoid this, simply start cleaning each<\/strong> room from<\/strong> top to bottom: first clean the windows<\/strong> , then all the tables<\/strong> , counters<\/strong> , chairs<\/strong> , sofas<\/strong> … and finally finish with the floor<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake #8: Applying the cleaner directly to the surface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to appearances, spraying the <\/strong>cleaner<\/strong> directly onto the surface<\/strong> such as furniture or windows only makes the situation worse. This makes the dirt<\/strong> even more embedded. It is therefore best to spray the product on a microfiber cloth<\/strong> and then use it on the surface<\/strong> in question for a good result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistake No. 9: Not maintaining the washing machine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little-known but important thing is the fact that you need to clean the washing machine<\/strong> regularly . For what ? Because it accumulates dead cells, mites and dirt from clothing<\/strong> stains . This affects the cleanliness<\/strong> of the clothes and could possibly damage the machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the machine is top loading<\/strong> , you will need to clean it as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n