Living / 26 August, 2024 / Ellie Thompson

LauraCleanaholic’s Top 5 Cleaning Mistakes You’re Probably Making (and How to Fix Them!)

Meet Laura Mountford, better known as LauraCleanaholic—the queen of clean with a knack for turning even the dullest chores into something fun! With her bubbly personality and brilliant tips, Laura has quickly become everyone’s go-to for all things cleaning. She’s here to dish out some of the most common cleaning mistakes we all make (yes, even the pros), and how to fix them so your home can sparkle like never before!

Using too much product

While it can feel like the more product you use, the better, this can actually be the opposite. Using too much product can actually make cleaning more difficult. It will make your job harder as there will be more residue and foam to remove, which will require more water to rinse away.

Spritz, wait, then wipe

Spraying your surfaces with disinfectant but not waiting for 5 minutes to allow them to work properly. Read the instructions on the back of the product you are using and follow the exact amount of time specified – different products can vary. In order for antibacterial sprays to be effective, you need to spritz the surface, wait and then wipe.

Mixing cleaning products

A popular trend on social media is to mix colourful cleaning products to make aesthetic satisfying videos, however copying this at home can be potentially lethal. Cleaning products are chemicals and mixing them together can release harmful gases.

Forgetting to clean the things that clean for us

Regularly cleaning appliances like your washing machine, dishwasher & vacuum cleaner will not only ensure they work effectively and keep them smelling fresh, but will also prolong their lifespan.

Cleaning your floors first

Clean top to bottom to avoid dust and dirt falling onto clean floors. Dust ceilings, walls and surfaces then work your way down, finishing by vacuuming and mopping your floors last.

Article by Laura Mountford, AKA LauraCleanaholic @lauracleanaholic, cleaning content creator, podcaster and author. Laura has also published her debut book Live, Laugh, Laundry: A calming guide to keeping your clothes clean – and you happy (£13.25). 

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