10 Cleaning Habits You Must Break

We’re all looking for ways to make cleaning more efficient and less time-consuming.
Believe it or not, using certain “shortcuts” can make things more difficult for you in the long run. You and your family may have even acquired certain poor habits that are impeding your capacity to complete tasks more efficiently (and may even be causing damage to your property!)

It’s time to break these behaviors so you can have a cleaner home sooner. To assist,
we’ve invited the expertise of an expert to identify and correct common cleaning blunders. If you start by changing one or two bad cleaning behaviors each week, you’ll quickly be on your way to a cleaner home, which means more free time for activities you enjoy.

1. Allowing Paper Clutter to Build Up

Even with online bills and banking, we still have a mound of paper in our homes.
Magazines, newspapers, school papers, and projects have a habit of piling up. Do not allow this to happen. Set aside a spot at the entryway for all mail, magazines, and paper forms, and keep a
shredder or recycle container nearby. Sort through and execute the necessary action or toss at least once a week.

Keep vital documents, such as tax receipts, in a safe place. Take digital images of your
child’s unique artwork or frame it for display. Distribute magazines to nursing homes and schools, or simply read the contents online.

2. Bunching up wet towels and shower curtains

Do you want to spend less time doing laundry and wiping mildew from washroom surfaces?
Wet shower curtains and wet towels should not be left bunched up on the floor.

“Leave a few inches of space on either side of the shower curtain to allow air to circulate and help it dry,” cleaning expert advises. This will reduce mildew and humidity. Damp towels on the floor can give your bathroom a mildew smell and will also attract pests like ants and silverfish.”

This is one of the most straightforward bad habits to break. Closing the shower curtain
after each usage allows it to dry faster and discourages mildew formation. By hanging damp towels to dry, you may reuse them and reduce your laundry load.

3. Using an Excessive Amount of Cleaning Product

If a little cleaner works, how much cleaner will work better and faster? Right? That is not the case.

“Those cleaning videos with all the suds on TikTok are satisfying to watch, but that
much soap can leave a film that attracts grime,” expert adds. “When you use too much product, there is also a risk that the residue will remain active and react with other cleaning products to form dangerous fumes.”

Expert advises using only one product at a time, in the quantity specified by the
manufacturer, and not skipping washing if it is specified on the label. That is why you should always read the guidelines and use the recommended amount, if not a bit less. You’re squandering your time.

4. Using Dirty Tools to Clean

How can you expect clean outcomes if your cleaning instruments are filthy? Your clothes
will stink if your washer has an odor caused by bacteria in detergent residue. If your vacuum bag or filter is clogged with dust, it will no longer perform well. A soiled mop or sponge just spreads more soil and
bacteria.

After each use, properly clean tools by emptying entirely or washing in hot water with a
disinfectant. Replace old tools on a regular basis.

5. Cleaning the Entire Bathroom with a Single Disinfectant Wipe

Disposable disinfectant wipes are ideal for quickly cleaning a bathroom sink. However,
that small square contains insufficient disinfectant to clean an entire bathroom. By the time you get to the toilet seat and handles, the disinfection properties have worn off and you’re just transmitting bacteria from one surface to the next.

The wipe should contain enough disinfectant moisture to keep the area wet for at least
four minutes in order to be effective. Use many wipes or a clean cloth, as well as a suitable disinfectant and water solution, to clean thoroughly.

6. Leaving Unwashed Dishes in the Sink

How much time would it take to place that dirty glass in the dishwasher rather than the sink? Leaving dirty dishes in the sink is a growing ground for bacteria and a feeding ground for hungry insects.

Teach everyone in the family to either put their dishes in the dishwasher or wash them right away.

7. Wearing Outside Shoes Inside

Taking only a few seconds every times you come in from the outside will save you hours
of vacuuming. Not to mention the bacteria and germs that will be kept away from residential spaces.

Make this habit simple for everyone by providing a bench or chair for easier shoe removal, whether entry is through a mudroom or the front door. Keep a shoe tray nearby for wet or muddy shoes, as well as a bin for each family member’s footwear.

8. Incorrect Cleaning Product Storage

Do you waste half of your cleaning time looking for the right cleansers and tools? This is a negative habit that is simple to break. “Clear glass bottles might look nice on a shelf, but they’re not appropriate for all
products,” explains. “When exposed to sunlight, some chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide or chlorine bleach, lose their effectiveness.” Others, such as rubbing alcohol or acetone, are flammable and must be stored in tightly sealed containers away from heat and light.”

Gather the cleaning products you’ll need for each part of the house and keep them nearby. Bathroom cleaners can be stored on a shelf or under the sink in a small plastic carryall. If you have upstairs and downstairs restrooms, make two supply baskets.

Keep dusting and cleaning supplies and tools together for quick touch-ups. Of course,
all laundry items should be kept in a secure location in the laundry room.

9. Food Storage in the Refrigerator

If you know your family despises leftovers, why bother storing them in the refrigerator?
If you are not going to use the food right away, toss it. Improperly stored food encourages mold and bacteria growth, making cleaning out the refrigerator a lot more difficult process than it needs to be.

10. Leaving Your Bed Unmade

Even if the rest of the room is tidy and clean, an unmade bed makes it appear sloppy.
Making the bed every morning is a habit that will encourage you to keep the rest of the room (and even the entire house) organized.

Choose bedding that is easy to spread out neatly to make the work easier. A bed with a simple comforter and pillow shams is considerably easier to put together than one with numerous fancy
pillows.

CONCLUSION

Cleaning habits play a vital role in your cleaning processes and are an essential
component of keeping your home neat and clean. To have regular and scientific cleaning habits, you must be a person with a scientific and neat routine, as well as a person who enjoys cleaning and has time for it. However, you will not be able to have a clean house if you do not have scientific cleaning habits. Of course not, come to QueenBee and we will handle all of your cleaning needs.

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