You did it wrong! The expert told about 7 mistakes in cleaning that we make most often

There seems to be no end to cleaning the house. Just starting to put things in order — by the time you get to the end, you already have to start over. And all because most of us make mistakes that complicate everything. For example, a surface cleaner is applied and immediately wiped off instead of waiting for a certain time, as indicated on the package. As a result, the dirt remains in place. A British cleanliness expert has revealed a few more gross mistakes that we make during cleaning. Learn about them from our material.

Cleaning expert Lily Cameron (Lily Cameron) pointed out the mistakes during the restoration of order in the house. It turns out that cleanliness in the house depends not only on the regularity of cleaning, but also on compliance with certain rules.

Lily shared tips on how to make the house shine with cleanliness. Her recommendations will also help to preserve the health of family members.

We change the bed linen regularly, but we forget to clean the pillows. Scientists have determined that, on average, 16 species of fungi can live in them, plus dust mites. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the pillows at least once every 3 to 6 months.

If the pillows can be washed in the washing machine, then it should be done on a delicate mode using liquid detergent. A residue may remain from the powder. Pillows with silicone filler can be dried in the dryer on a minimum mode for two hours.

Even if you vacuum every day, a small amount of dust still collects under the bed. Not only dirt accumulates there, but also hair, dead skin cells, insects, dust mites and their excrement. They stick to the bottom of the mattress and pollute it. It is necessary to lift the mattress or move the bed at least twice a month and vacuum thoroughly.

Experts advise changing bed linen at least once a week. This is important not only for maintaining order in the house, but also for health. As in a mattress, a lot of dust and sweat collects in bed linen. If you do not change it regularly, you can get asthma, eczema and rhinitis.

Everyone thinks that the dirtiest place in the house is the toilet. In fact, it's a kitchen sponge. We use it to clean food residues and fat from plates. Even if you rinse it thoroughly, dirt particles accumulate in the pores, and bacteria begin to multiply actively. Then they spread over all the plates that you wash with this sponge.

To disinfect the sponge, it is enough to boil it. You can also soak it in dishwashing liquid or in plain water and put it in the microwave for a few minutes. This should be done once a week, and it is necessary to change the sponges every two months.

Kitchen cutting boards, especially wooden ones, need to be properly disinfected. Using a sponge and dishwashing detergent, it is impossible to completely clean the board after cutting meat, because small particles get stuck in scratches on its surface. Microbes begin to multiply there, which subsequently enter the food.

To make the board clean, you need to soak it in a solution of hydrogen peroxide (a tablespoon per two liters of water) for a few minutes. Then rinse it thoroughly enough and dry it.

Even if you buy universal cleaning products out of economy, they are not always suitable for all surfaces. For example, different bathroom coverings require different care. A soft abrasive that will remove mucus, soap suds and mold is suitable for tile.

To clean the washbasin and bathroom, you need to use a soft non-abrasive cleaner, because scratches appear on the enamel, and it is difficult to restore it later.

The toilet collects the most germs. Here it is necessary to use a potent antibacterial agent.

Putting the brush in the holder immediately after use is a big mistake. In a wet, dirty environment, bacteria multiply at the speed of light.

After using the toilet brush, it should be rinsed in clean water in the toilet bowl, and only then put in a container. This way you will protect yourself from infections.

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