{"id":7200,"date":"2021-06-10T05:10:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T05:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=7200"},"modified":"2021-06-10T05:10:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T05:10:22","slug":"9-things-youre-making-dirtier-by-cleaning-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/9-things-youre-making-dirtier-by-cleaning-them\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things You&rsquo;re Making Dirtier By Cleaning Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"slide-title' clearfix data-e2e-name='\"slide-title\"'>\n<h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re cleaning your windows with newspapers\n<div id='\"youre-cleaning-your-windows-with-newspapers-4\"' class='\"slide' data-slide-number='\"4\"' data-slide-anchor='\"#youre-cleaning-your-windows-with-newspapers-4\"' data-slide-title='\"You\u2019re' cleaning your windows with newspapers. data-slide='\"\"' data-e2e-name='\"slide-4\"'>\n<div class='\"slide-layout' clearfix>\n<p>You may have heard that cleaning your windows with newspapers gives you a better clean than using other methods because they won\u2019t leave your windows looking streaky. But streakiness isn\u2019t the only thing to consider when it comes to evaluating whether your windows are actually clean. \u201cNewspapers have ink and contain other abrasive chemicals that cause more grime,\u201d Merin Jay, a window cleaning expert at Top Window Cleaners, told INSIDER. \u201cGreat substitute is cleaning with a professional squeegee and microfiber towel.\u201d\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7262 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5c9a8f322a00001a034f74af-300x150.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"450\"' height='\"225\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5c9a8f322a00001a034f74af-300x150.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><div class='\"slide-title' clearfix data-e2e-name='\"slide-title\"'>\n<h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re cleaning your floors before you\u2019re cleaning anything else.\n\n<div class='\"lazy-holder'>\n<p>Starting with your floors instead of finishing up by cleaning your floors is another mistake that can result in your home being dirtier than you might think. \u201cThat\u2019s working backward,\u201d Jennifer Rodriguez, chief hygiene officer at\u00a0Pro Housekeepers, told INSIDER. \u201cDust and dirt will get on the floor and you\u2019ll have to clean them again! Start with surfaces!\u201d\n</p><p>That way you won\u2019t have to clean things twice.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7261 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/pisos-300x169.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"478\"' height='\"269\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pisos-300x169.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re using one cloth or sponge for multiple rooms in your house\n</h2><p>If you\u2019re using the same cloth or sponge for every space in your house, you might be leaving things dirtier than you would have liked. Rodriguez said that using the same cloths can result in spreading germs, dust, dirt, and other grime all over the house.\n</p><p>\u201cClean one area and wash or use a new cloth,\u201d Rodriguez advised.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7264 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5bf46b6248eb1247a4162b43-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"485\"' height='\"364\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5bf46b6248eb1247a4162b43-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re not washing your sink\n</h2><p>Washing your sink is very important, but all too often, people don\u2019t think about the necessity to clean a sink, focusing on their dirty dishes in the sink instead. \u201cOnce done washing dishes, you should wash your sink with liquid dishwashing soap,\u201d Rodriguez said. \u201cPay special attention to the strainer which tends to build up a blackish\/greyish mud-like material filled with the nastiest germs!\u201d\n</p><p>Ensuring that your dishes and countertops are clean is important, of course, but you shouldn\u2019t overlook or underestimate the importance of getting your sink clean as well.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7263 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/Woman-cleaning-stainless-steel-sink-jul10-300x200.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"483\"' height='\"322\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Woman-cleaning-stainless-steel-sink-jul10-300x200.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><div class='\"slide-title' clearfix data-e2e-name='\"slide-title\"'>\n<h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re dusting everything with a dry rag or dust cloth\n<div id='\"youre-dusting-everything-with-a-dry-rag-or-dust-cloth-6\"' class='\"slide' data-slide-number='\"6\"' data-slide-anchor='\"#youre-dusting-everything-with-a-dry-rag-or-dust-cloth-6\"' data-slide-title='\"You\u2019re' dusting everything with a dry rag or dust cloth. data-slide='\"\"' data-e2e-name='\"slide-6\"'>\n<div class='\"slide-layout' clearfix>\n<p>Dusting and wiping everything down with a dry rag or dust cloth might not actually have as much of an impact as you\u2019d think. \u201cWiping surfaces with a dry rag will only transfer dust and dirt from one surface to another,\u201d Lily Cameron, a cleaning expert at\u00a0Fantastic Services, told INSIDER. \u201cUsing a dry rag on delicate surfaces may even cause scratches. To avoid all of this, consider using a microfiber cloth or a soft duster. They will both catch and hold dust and dirt particles instead of just moving them around.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7266 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5baa82989c888d660c8b4569-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"443\"' height='\"332\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5baa82989c888d660c8b4569-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n</p><div class='\"slideshow-vaop-ad' ad>\n<div class='\"slide-title' clearfix data-e2e-name='\"slide-title\"'>\n<h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re scrubbing the carpet to get any stains or spills out\n</h2><p>Stains or spills on your carpeting can be anxiety-producing, but scrubbing too much isn\u2019t actually doing you any favors, contrary to what you might have thought.\n</p><p>\u201cScrubbing the carpet will untwist the fibers and damage the pile, thus set the stain even deeper into the fibers,\u201d Cameron said. \u201cInstead of scrubbing, blot the stain by pressing down with the heel of your hand. Blot the surface using dry towels until as much of the liquid as possible is absorbed. For heavier spills, consider using a wet-dry vacuum (not a normal vacuum cleaner!) cleaner before blotting the carpet.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7265 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5baa83129c888d980c8b4567-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"483\"' height='\"362\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5baa83129c888d980c8b4567-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><div class='\"slide-title' clearfix data-e2e-name='\"slide-title\"'>\n<h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re spraying cleaners directly onto surfaces that you\u2019re cleaning\n</h2><p>You may not think that it matters if you spray cleaners on the surfaces that you\u2019re cleaning or the materials you\u2019re using to do the actual cleaning, it actually might have more of an impact on how clean your home\u2019s surfaces end up being. \u201cSpraying furniture and surfaces directly can create an oily build-up that will attract even more dust,\u201d Cameron said. \u201cOnce dust builds up, it may be harder for you to remove it. Evade this by spraying the solution on a cloth and then wipe the surface.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7270 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5baa83829c888d1d348b4568-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"531\"' height='\"398\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5baa83829c888d1d348b4568-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n\n\n</p><p><span style='\"font-size:' font-weight: bold>You\u2019re using dish towels to clean your hands, dishes, and counter tops.\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using the same dish towels to clean your hands, dry dishes, and wipe down counter tops, you\u2019re likely just spreading germs and messes around instead of truly cleaning things up.\u201dThe dish towel picks up crumbs, grease, food, and whatever else (germs, anyone?) is on the counter, and it stays there just waiting for you to wipe your hands or dry dishes or cookware,\u201d\u00a0Mary Gagliardi, a cleaning expert at Clorox, told INSIDER. \u201cThink your cookware is clean? Not if you wipe it dry with a towel that\u2019s not really clean!\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7269 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5baa811f9c888dc51f8b4567-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"449\"' height='\"337\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5baa811f9c888dc51f8b4567-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Keep your towels separate for each use so that you can be sure that they\u2019re actually clean. And don\u2019t forget to swap them out and wash them regularly. \u201cLet the used towels air dry before adding them to your laundry basket where they can wait for laundry day,\u201d Gagliardi said.\n</p><div class='\"slide-title' clearfix data-e2e-name='\"slide-title\"'>\n<h2 class='\"slide-title-text\"'>You\u2019re using a mop to clean your floors\n</h2><p>Using mops to clean your floors might sound like a good idea, but in some cases, they can just make your floors dirtier than if you hadn\u2019t mopped them. \u201cIn addition to leaving it behind, the mop simply moves the dirt around the floor, relocating it but not picking it up,\u201d Robert Moeller, the vice president of\u00a0Anvid Products, told INSIDER.\n</p><p>Make sure you\u2019re doing your research about what you need to clean your particular floors and make sure that you also know the right process to follow in order to be most effective\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-7267 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/5baa81599c888ddb388b4569-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"479\"' height='\"359\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5baa81599c888ddb388b4569-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p><em>source: insider.com\n\n<figure class='\"figure' image-figure-image data-type='\"img\"' data-e2e-name='\"image-figure-image\"' data-media-container='\"image\"'>\n<div class='\"lazy-holder'>\n\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>You\u2019re cleaning your windows with newspapers You may have heard that cleaning your windows with newspapers gives you a better clean than using other methods because they won\u2019t leave your windows looking streaky. But streakiness isn\u2019t the only thing to consider when it comes to evaluating whether your windows are actually clean. \u201cNewspapers have ink\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7271,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,1],"tags":[43,85,56,40,53,46,6],"class_list":{"0":"post-7200","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"category-uncategorized","9":"tag-cleaning-house","10":"tag-cleaning-mistake","11":"tag-habits","12":"tag-households","13":"tag-kitchen-hack","14":"tag-life-hacks","15":"tag-life-style"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Monochromatic-Pink-and-Blue-Mother-and-Daughter-Photo-Birth-Announcement-Facebook-Cover-5.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></div></figure></em></p></div></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div></h2></div></div></div></h2></div>