Michelle Reed
Home & Garden

5 things we all do that make cleaning harder

One way to make endless amounts of cleaning look less intimidating, is to be sure that you’re cleaning in the most effective ways possible. Have you always grappled with streaky windows and excess mildew? Read on. Here are some things we do that make our cleaning harder

1. Using a feather duster

As pretty and vintage as these may be, his tool only spreads filth from one surface to another. A microfiber cloth is your best bet.

2. Cleaning the windows when it’s sunny

The heat from the sun will cause your cleaner to dry before you can wipe it up, leaving streaks and causing extra work for you to fix the marks. 

3. Not letting tile cleaner sit

Before wiping the grout between your tiles, let cleaner sit for a few minutes. This will let the formula soak in, which will soften and dissolve scum and stains and result in easier scrubbing for you.

4. Under-utilising the bathroom fan

The easiest way to cut down on bathroom cleaning time? Flip on the switch to your exhaust fan before you shower and keep it running for 15 to 20 minutes afterwards. This will remove moisture and cut down on the mildew you'll have to clean later.

5. Spraying furniture directly

When you spray furniture directly with cleaning products, it creates build-up that's tough to remove and attracts even more dust. Spray the cloth, not the surface.

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