Five cleaning ‘facts’ that are actually myths
We all want a clean home that is sanitary for eating, sleeping and general relaxing. To achieve that, many people assume certain things about cleaning due to what they’ve heard or seen online.
What most don’t realise is that there are a lot of cleaning myths on the internet, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing ‘facts’ that aren’t actually factually correct at all.
To give you a helping hand, Joshua Houston, Cleaning Expert at Household Quotes has debunked five cleaning ’facts’ that are actually myths.
1: Bleach kills everything
It’s widely believed that bleach will eliminate all germs, however this isn’t true. Bleach is an extremely strong disinfectant, but some germs are resistant to it. This means germs will build up again, so regular cleaning is required. Using it continuously can damage areas of your home, particularly metals, and if not used correctly it can irritate your skin.
2: Dishwashers clean themselves
Due to the fact that dishwashers are used to clean plates and cutlery, many believe that they clean themselves. But over time bacteria will build which will cause your dishwasher to smell, and any grime left will harden and prove difficult to remove. Instead, run a regular cycle with dishwasher cleaner, this will remove build-ups and odours.
3: Vinegar is a ‘miracle cleaner’
Many people seem to believe that vinegar is an all-purpose cleaner that can get rid of anything. Vinegar can be useful but it can also damage surfaces and furniture in your home due to its strong acidity. Our suggestion is to use specialised cleaners for countertops and furniture that are made of; wood, iron, granite, marble and stainless steel.
4: Feather dusters help clean
Feather dusters are seen as one of the best ways to get rid of dust from your home. But actually all they do is move the dust problem to somewhere else instead of capturing and removing it. Electrostatic dusters are a better alternative, they use static electricity to attract the dust particles as the dust and the duster have opposite charges. It’s a very efficient way to ensure dust is removed from your home, it also is inexpensive with them being available for just a couple of pounds.
5: More cleaning products means a cleaner home
It’s common on TikTok for cleaning creators to clean one area of their home with multiple cleaning products. But this can be dangerous as the mix in chemicals could create something that is toxic to breathe in. Not only this, there’s often little benefit of using multiple chemicals on one surface, as one product should be able to do the job. Instead, use multi-surface cleaners which are versatile and are created safe to use.
Joshua Houston, Cleaning Expert at Household Quotes:
‘’Cleaning is an essential part of our everyday lives, so it’s important that we can identify any myths or misconceptions. Some of which could be dangerous to your physical health, as products contain chemicals which if combined can be toxic.
Take these debunked myths into account during your next cleaning session, it will hopefully make it more productive.’’