How to avoid ten misunderstandings of household cleaning

 

Don’t underestimate housework . Use the right tools and methods to get twice the result with half the effort. On the contrary, it will not only waste time and even have the opposite effect. Here are the top ten myths about housework 

1. Start cleaning from the floor

Some people think that the task of cleaning the ground is the heaviest, and the effect is most obvious after drying, so they like to clean the ground first.

But be aware that dust on desktops, countertops, blinds , and furniture will eventually fall on the ground. So this kind of work sequence will result in double the workload.

The correct process should be from top to bottom, starting with cleaning the ceiling first, then windows, curtains, tabletops, furniture, and finally cleaning the floor.

2. vigorously rub the stains on the carpet

It is best to clean the carpet as soon as it is stained. The more time passes, the more difficult it will be. Vigorously wiping and rubbing the carpet will actually send the stain to the deeper layer of the carpet material or enlarge the stain area.

The correct way is to use a dry cloth to immediately absorb the stains, and then wash gently and patiently. For coffee, tea stains or beverage stains on the carpet, there is a good cleaning formula: a quarter teaspoon of dish soap, diluted with a cup of warm water.

Some people think that the thicker the cleaner, the better. This is not the case. The less the cleaner, the easier it is to rinse off.

3. Clean the windows on sunny days

Many people like to clean the windows on sunny days and feel that they can see the dust on the windows clearly . This is true, but water is easy to volatilize under the sun, leaving more watermarks.

4. Spray the cleaner directly on the surface

Many people like to spray the cleaner directly on the surface to be wiped, and then start wiping.

However, this makes it easy to inhale a lot of chemical spray. If it is sprayed directly on furniture, countertops or glass, it can easily cause the cleaning agent to gather and make the surface look sticky.

The correct way is to spray the cleaning agent on the cloth and start wiping.

5. Wipe in a circular motion

Some people are used to wiping in circular motions. In fact, for stainless steel surfaces or windows, the best way is to wipe vertically.

For the surface of stainless steel, the effect of wiping in circular motions is the worst. After it dries, the surface looks messy. You must first observe the lines on the surface of the stainless steel and wipe in the direction of the lines.

Wipe the windows horizontally first, and finally vertically, to wipe off the excess detergent and watermark.

6. Use vinegar for everything

Vinegar and lemon are indeed good helpers for household cleaning. They are all natural and chemical-free. They are good for cleaning walls, floors, laundry rooms, tableware, and furniture.

However, vinegar is not suitable for cleaning stone countertops. Acidic components will corrode the protective layer on the surface of the stone, destroy the texture of the surface, and cause scratches.

7. Use bleach to deal with stubborn stains

Bleaching agents can indeed deal with many stubborn stains at home, restore the color of white fabrics, remove mold, and have a certain disinfecting effect. But be careful not to use bleach to remove rust. The oxidizing component in bleach will only make the rust worse.

The correct way is to use white vinegar and lemon to clean the rust.

8. Pile all kitchen utensils into the dishwasher

Sauce pans and non-stick pans are best to be washed by hand, as they may be damaged if placed in the dishwasher. The knives are best to be hand-washed to look more beautiful.

9. Wait until the vacuum cleaner garbage bag is full before dumping

Many people continue to use the vacuum cleaner until the trash is full before disposing of it and simply clean it up.

In fact, as long as you feel that the suction power is somewhat weakened, you must dump the garbage, especially clean the filter, and wipe it with a damp cloth. If the filter is full of dust, it will not only hinder the flow of air and weaken the suction, but also the dust inside will be sprayed back into the air during the vacuuming process.

10. Clean the cutting board with dish soap

A large number of food particles and micro-bacteria will remain on the cutting board. People think that after cutting raw meat and scrubbing with hot water and detergent, you can cut vegetables again. In fact, this cleaning method cannot achieve the effect. Don't even clean the cutting board in the dishwasher.

The correct way is to soak the cutting board in water mixed with bleach. After soaking for a while, rinse with clean water and dry.