“Are You Unknowingly Sabotaging Your Clean Home? Discover the 16 Surprising Habits You Need to Change!”
Color-code or designate different cloths for each area, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and general surfaces. Make sure you’re disinfecting your cleaning cloths with bleach or a hot water cycle regularly.
5. Letting Dishes Pile Up in the Sink
What harm can a few (or a lot of) dishes do? They’re just sitting in the sink, harming no one. Well, it may feel harmless, but dirty dishes left in the sink for too long are a magnet for bacteria, pests, and bad odors.
As food remnants sit, they create the perfect environment for unwanted growth, and if left overnight, the sink becomes a challenging area to clean and sanitize. Wash dishes soon after each meal or at least rinsing them before stacking can go a long way.
6. Skipping Regular Vacuum Filter Cleaning
Vacuuming feels like the pinnacle of cleanliness, but if you skip out on cleaning the filter, your vacuum might not be as effective as it should be. A clogged filter reduces suction and releases dust particles back into the air, leaving your floors and surfaces only partially clean.
Remember to clean or replace the filter regularly to get the most out of your vacuum. This keeps your vacuum at peak performance, giving you a fresher and truly cleaner home.
7. Ignoring the Kitchen Exhaust Fan
The kitchen exhaust fan is designed to capture smoke, grease, and odors. Ignore it, and it quickly becomes a greasy mess. A clogged exhaust fan doesn’t filter effectively, allowing particles to settle back into your kitchen and on other surfaces. It can also become a fire hazard.
