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10 Common Cleaning Mistakes That Promote Germ Growth

December 30, 2022 · 9 min read
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Do you think you make any cleaning mistakes?

The process of cleaning your home might seem like a straightforward thing. You just grab a rug, some cleaning and disinfecting products, a little patience, music that puts you in a good mood, and your vacuum, and you get going.

But have you ever cleaned the house only to find that it was dirtier after you were done? Cleaning your house or apartment might not be your favorite thing in the world, but you surely love the feeling and results when you’re done. But if you don’t do it the proper way, you’re more likely to get discouraged and frustrated, especially if you notice that nothing is clean around you.

If you’ve been there before, you know that there are mistakes you make that, if not corrected right away, might lead to wasted effort and even health problems.

Are you tired of making these mistakes? No problem, because we know exactly what you’re doing wrong. Don’t make these typical blunders the next time you clean; instead, use these solutions.

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17 responses to “10 Common Cleaning Mistakes That Promote Germ Growth”

  1. JRC says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:59 pm

    THANK YOU !! VERY USEFUL.

    Reply
  2. Jean Ingram says:
    February 18, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    Yes! Thank you for the article.

    Reply
  3. Roberta Wagner says:
    February 20, 2023 at 2:59 pm

    Very helpful

    Reply
  4. Linda says:
    March 21, 2023 at 10:14 am

    I thought about the toilet brush idea before and I am cleaning it more often since Covid has surfaced. That never hurts anyways. Preventing illness goes a long way.
    I’d clean it with a soap ( not soup) solution though. 🤣

    Reply
    • Clayshia A Willis says:
      July 3, 2024 at 5:43 pm

      A few drops of Lysol in cleaned toilet, swish toilet brush well & this should prove sufficient! The bottle claims it will kill even Covid germs.

      Reply
  5. joe h says:
    March 21, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    what kind of soup do u recommend to clean the toilet brush?

    Reply
    • Lourdes says:
      March 22, 2023 at 11:03 pm

      Ha, ha! I wondered the same thing!!

      Reply
    • Rhonda says:
      March 23, 2023 at 3:53 pm

      Lol not soup soap the best thing is bleach

      Reply
    • Constance Herchenbach says:
      November 12, 2023 at 1:50 pm

      Homemade Chicken noodle soup. It will have never felt better!

      Reply
  6. Ruth Bondura says:
    March 21, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    Very helpful. I do most of the things I’ve read. Great to know my home is clean,

    Reply
  7. Nefrinah says:
    March 22, 2023 at 11:44 am

    Very good information & helpful as well, thanks.

    Reply
  8. john b says:
    March 22, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    the suggested process of adding baking soda to vinegar is a waste of time. The vinegar will convert the baking soda to sodium acetate, water, as well as carbon dioxide gas. I suggest that you do two different steps. 1st vinegar as an anti microbial treatment and 2nd) baking soda to absorb odors.

    Reply
  9. Rae says:
    March 23, 2023 at 10:35 pm

    I can’t believe that this a real cleaning suggestion.

    Reply
    • Sharon Sanchez says:
      July 3, 2024 at 4:12 pm

      Carbon dioxide is something we exhale. It is not good to be inhaled as it displaces oxygen and makes you drowsy or sleepy.

      Reply
  10. Karen Inwood says:
    June 4, 2023 at 2:26 am

    Bleach is a carcinogen and extremely dangerous!
    Natural cleaners like vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, borax, and baking soda are certainly safer

    Reply
  11. BARB BINKLEY says:
    May 13, 2024 at 10:54 am

    AWESOME Great to know some mistakes you are making in cleaning. I know some of them but would like to know more. THANKS

    Reply
  12. BARB BINKLEY says:
    May 13, 2024 at 10:55 am

    AWESOME Great to know some mistakes you are making in cleaning. would like to know more. THANKS

    Reply

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