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14 of the biggest cleaning mistakes you're making at home

Sophia MitrokostasMar 25, 2021, 19:59 IST

Toilet brushes can carry a lot of bacteria.rawf8/Shutterstock

  • There are some household items that you may be cleaning wrong, but most of them are easy to fix.
  • Dirty glassware shouldn't be pre-washed, and wooden cutting boards should always be washed by hand.
  • Washing your windows on a sunny day and using too much laundry detergent are also common missteps.
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Your silverware might end up kind of grimy if you sort if by type when you load it into the dishwasher

Mix up silverware and disperse it evenly for the best clean. Saroj Khuendee/Shutterstock

Rising your coffee pot isn't enough to save it from build-up.

Wash coffee makers after every use. Simon Mayer/Shutterstock
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Washing windows when it's sunny can lead to streaky glass.

Clean windows on cloudy days. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Leaving toilet brushes in their holders can cause bacteria to grow.

Disinfect toilet brushes after each use. rawf8/Shutterstock
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Using too much detergent can actually damage your clothes and washing machine.

Use the recommended amount of detergent. Saroj Khuendee/Shutterstock

You could be ruining your wooden cutting board by putting it in the dishwasher.

Wash cutting boards by hand. NaNaReviewProducts/Shuttershock
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Using bleach on stainless steel can damage the surface of your appliances.

Clean stainless steel with warm water and dish soap. Daniel Krylov/Shutterstock

Soaking carpet stains with cleaner may do more harm than good.

Spray carpet stains with a mist of cleaner and water. Victoria 1/Shutterstock
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Rinsing your toothbrush with plain water may leave bacteria behind.

Sanitize toothbrushes with hydrogen peroxide or mouthwash. Nick Starichenko/Shutterstock

Rinsing your glassware before putting it in the dishwasher can be damaging.

Place dirty glassware directly into the dishwasher. CKP1001/Shutterstock
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Cleaning your vacuum involves more than just clearing out the brush-roller.

Disassemble and clean the interior of a vacuum often. Jenson/Shutterstock

Washing cast-iron pans with soap can break down the protective coating.

Clean cast-iron pans while they are still warm. Marie C Fields/Shutterstock
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Using household towels and dish soap to wash your car can damage the wax and paint.

Wash cars with a microfiber towel. Nomad_Soul/Shutterstock

Shower curtains can start to develop mold and mildew if they aren't properly cleaned.

Clean shower curtains in the washing machine. Shutterstock
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