Cleaning Mistakes That Make It Dirtier

There's no right way to clean. However, certain cleaning habits can lead to a dirty house. Are you making these cleaning mistakes?

There are many ways to keep your house clean. No matter what method you use to clean your home, it will always be cleaner than ever before. While there are no clear rules for cleaning, there may be some "mistakes," which could make things even messier.

The idea of spending time and effort cleaning only to discover that the results were worsened is enough to cause us to be depressed. We don't want anyone else to experience that kind of despair. So we thought today that we would address some cleaning mistakes so that we all can avoid such backfiring behavior!

1. Overloading the Dishwasher

Restricting the time your dishwasher runs when it's full can help you conserve water and energy. It's important to know the difference between full and jam-packed. Crossing that line can lead to more harm than good. You can have dishes that don't get properly washed if your dishwasher is full.

2. Overusing Your Cleaning Rag

Many people have kitchen rags that they can use for different purposes. We know what we have! We use them to clean off our hands, clean up spills at the sink, wipe up stove splatters, and much more. This kitchen rag isn't bad, but it can get dirty if you don't clean it often enough.

If you are using your kitchen rag more often than usual, switch it to a fresh one daily. If your rag is used less often, you can switch it for a clean one every two days.

3. Do not neglect your coffee maker

Coffee pots and coffee makers can become cozy places for mold and bacteria. After each use, be sure to clean the coffee maker and any removable parts. A happy coffee maker makes great coffee!

4. Neglecting "Touch Points"

It is easy to forget that you need to clean the touch points in your home. These surfaces must be kept clean in order to prevent germs from spreading. Make sure to disinfect any touch points, such as doorknobs, light switches, and faucets. They may also need to be cleaned daily during cold or flu season.

5. Use a Feather Duster

Feather dusters may be able to move the dust around but aren't very good at picking it off surfaces. You can replace your feather duster with microfiber, which is either a microfiber cloth or a duster. Microfiber generates some static electricity as microfiber glides across surfaces. This allows dust to be held onto and locked in better than feathers.