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Sometimes its obvious when yourecleaningsomething incorrectly.
Other times, its notuntil something happens, like damage to your home or even sickness.
Often, fixing the bad habit just saves you time and money.
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This is what to look out for in your owncleaning routine.
Our point is that you dont need a specific cleaner for every surface, they explain.
Using excessive products can be costly and even contribute to indoor air pollution.
We recommend sticking to essential cleanerslike wood, stainless steel, and multipurpose cleanerto minimize the environmental impact.
Neglecting Deep Cleans
Surface cleaning is important, but so is deep cleaning.
Schedule regulardeep cleaningsessions for often overlooked areas, such as behind furniture or inside appliances, advises Sokolowski.
Using Too Much Laundry Detergent
More isnt always more.
Mixing Cleaning Products
This is an important one.
Be sure to read labels carefully and avoid combining products unless explicitly recommended.
Surfaces like granite, wood, metal, or laminate may be sensitive to the acidic substances.
Not Letting Cleaning Products Sit
When youre tackling tough stains, patience is key.
Let thecleaning productssit for a while and let their chemicals have time to work.
You should also allow disinfectants to sit for the recommended contact time before wiping, Sokolowski explains.
This ensures they effectively kill germs and bacteria."
