Tidying up your home protects your belongings, prevents allergies and illnesses, and allows you to enjoy a more pleasant space. At the same time, there are certain cleaning mishaps that may potentially spread dirt, dust, and grime throughout your home. Here are a handful of common housekeeping blunders and how professional cleaning services suggest preventing them. 

4 Cleaning Mistakes That Make Homes Dirtier

1. Not Changing Rags

When you use the same rag to clean your countertops, sinks, and shelving, you can spread germs and grime throughout the space, even when you spray a fresh coat of cleaning solution. Professional cleaning services use fresh microfiber cloths on each surface and can properly disinfect the area to remove harmful microbes.

2. Failure to Change Vacuum Bags & Filters

When vacuum filters become saturated with debris and the bags get full, the device will have less suction power. This will cause it to spread particles throughout your space rather than lift them.

Additionally, clogged bags and filters may cause your vacuum cleaner to emanate foul odors throughout your space. Prevent these issues by changing or emptying the bag monthly and swapping out the filter every three to six months. 

3. Replacing the Toilet Brush Too Quickly 

If you put your toilet brush back in its holder immediately after cleaning the bowl, germs can multiply and the additional moisture may cause mildew buildups. After cleaning, allow the brush to air dry thoroughly before replacing it. 

4. Using the Wrong Tools

Feather dusters tend to spread debris throughout your space instead of picking it up. Housekeeping companies use microfiber cloths and commercial-grade sprays to trap debris and keep it from scattering on your floors and shelving.

Ensure your property is thoroughly clean with routine housekeeping from Clean My Space & Room. This cleaning service offers kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and floor cleaning to Chandler, AZ residences. They also help with organizing and decluttering your space. Call (956) 379-8698 to set up a regular house cleaning schedule, and visit the website to learn more about how to develop good cleaning routines and habits.