{"id":4700,"date":"2019-02-11T20:30:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T04:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=4700"},"modified":"2019-02-11T19:59:13","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T03:59:13","slug":"cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Tips \u2013 How You Might Be Making Things Worse!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#How_often_do_you_clean_your_washing_machine\" title=\"How often do you clean your washing machine?\">How often do you clean your washing machine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#1_You_are_cleaning_your_hands_dishes_and_countertops_with_a_dish_towel\" title=\"1. You are cleaning your hands, dishes and countertops with a dish towel\">1. You are cleaning your hands, dishes and countertops with a dish towel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#2_You_are_cleaning_your_floor_with_an_old_mop\" title=\"2. You are cleaning your floor with an old mop\">2. You are cleaning your floor with an old mop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#3_You_clean_your_floor_first\" title=\"3. You clean your floor first\">3. You clean your floor first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#4_You_use_newspapers_to_clean_your_windows\" title=\"4. You use newspapers to clean your windows\">4. You use newspapers to clean your windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#5_You_are_not_washing_your_sink\" title=\"5. You are not washing your sink\">5. You are not washing your sink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#6_You_are_dusting_everything_with_a_dry_rag\" title=\"6. You are dusting everything with a dry rag\">6. You are dusting everything with a dry rag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#7_You_are_scrubbing_your_carpet_to_fight_the_stains\" title=\"7. You are scrubbing your carpet to fight the stains\">7. You are scrubbing your carpet to fight the stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/cleaning-tips-how-you-might-be-making-things-worse\/#Clean_your_couch_with_some_baking_soda_%E2%80%93_let_it_sit_on_the_area_you_want_to_clean_and_then_vacuum_with_a_brush_attachment_Fresh_scented_seating\" title=\"Clean your couch with some baking soda &#8211; let it sit on the area you want to clean and then vacuum with a brush attachment. Fresh scented seating!\">Clean your couch with some baking soda &#8211; let it sit on the area you want to clean and then vacuum with a brush attachment. Fresh scented seating!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Some people like cleaning, some don\u2019t &#8211; it all depends on how you do it. But one thing is for sure, <strong>we are all doing at least some things wrong.<\/strong> Here are some of the<strong> most common culprits<\/strong> and cleaning tips to avoid them:<\/p>\n<p>Are you<strong> using a feather duster?<\/strong> You might want to stop. Why? Well, no matter how many ads these things get for locking dust or how many movies and TV shows feature them, feather dusters only <strong>spread dust and push it on the ground.<\/strong> A microfiber cloth or a damp paper towel are much better options, as they will actually grip the dust.<\/p>\n<p>How frequently are you <strong>cleaning your vacuum?<\/strong> If you haven\u2019t changed or cleaned your filter in a while, <strong>it\u2019s time to do it now.<\/strong> The vacuum can\u2019t pick up as much dirt as it can when clean and it also blows dirt back into your floors and carpets. Immediately after you vacuum clean your home, you should<strong> clean your filter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tossing everything<\/strong> you can find in the kitchen in the <strong>dishwashe<\/strong>r? Wrong strategy. Small kitchen tools and <strong>gadgets can\u2019t be so easily cleaned<\/strong> by a dishwasher which leads to mold if it stays on for a while. To avoid this, <strong>wash these tools immediately after usage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_you_clean_your_washing_machine\"><\/span>How often do you <strong>clean your washing machine?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it serves for cleaning, this doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s always clean. <strong>Skin cells, dust, stains and food<\/strong> from clothes inevitably <strong>end up lingering in your washing machine.<\/strong> This means that you are washing your clothes in the dirty water and your clothes will start to stink after a while. You can <strong>clean it by pouring baking soda<\/strong> in the detergent compartment and vinegar inside of it, turn it at the hottest temperature and let it wash. You should <strong>do this frequently,<\/strong> especially if you have small children where food often ends up on the clothes.<\/p>\n<p>Most people <strong>wash their cutting boards with dish soap<\/strong>, just like anything else. However, if you want to avoid getting bacteria stuck in these small cracks, you should <strong>avoid this and the dishwasher<\/strong> as well. Instead,<strong> let it sit in a solution of 2 tablespoons of bleach and a gallon of water.<\/strong> You can then rinse it and dry it completely.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4715\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier.jpg\" alt=\"7 Ways Youre Actually Making Your House Dirtier\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-Ways-Youre-Actually-Making-Your-House-Dirtier-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7 Ways You\u2019re Actually Making Your House Dirtier<\/h3>\n<p>Cleaning can be <strong>either relaxing or stressful.<\/strong> On a good day, when everything is going well, your home ends up shining and you are satisfied with your work. But some days you can clean all you want and your house still looks dirty. It seems like nothing can help.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>secret is in the methods<\/strong> of cleaning. You, in fact, might be doing something wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the examples of the things you might be doing wrong:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_are_cleaning_your_hands_dishes_and_countertops_with_a_dish_towel\"><\/span>1. You are cleaning your hands, dishes and countertops with a dish towel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might think that your perfectly clean dish towel will clean everything properly. However, <strong>dish towels spread germs;<\/strong>\u00a0they don\u2019t really clean. <strong>Especially if you are using the same dish towel<\/strong> to clean your hands, dishes and other things as well. You are just messing things up then. The dish towel picks up whatever is on your countertop or dishes and drags it around.<\/p>\n<p>Fix this by <strong>having different towels<\/strong> for every use. Swap them out regularly as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_are_cleaning_your_floor_with_an_old_mop\"><\/span>2. You are cleaning your floor with an old mop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of cleaning, old mops can really drag you down &#8211; it moves dirt and germs around. In the end, your floor looks dirty and messy. Instead of just buying any regular mop, <strong>invest in a good one<\/strong> that has a replaceable head. <strong>Even better are steam-powered mops<\/strong>, which can actually kill germs on contact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_clean_your_floor_first\"><\/span>3. You clean your floor first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you clean your home, dust and dirt end up on the floor. If you clean your floor first, it will just get dirty soon. Instead, one of our favorite cleaning tips is to\u00a0<strong>clean the floors last.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_use_newspapers_to_clean_your_windows\"><\/span>4. You use newspapers to clean your windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There was a tip for a while that cleaning your windows with newspapers is a great idea, leading to less grime and a cleaner look. However, <strong>this is a bad idea<\/strong> that only makes your windows dirtier, not cleaner. <strong>Newspapers have ink and chemicals<\/strong> in them which make the windows dirtier. Swap it for a microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_are_not_washing_your_sink\"><\/span>5. You are not washing your sink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your sink is very important but some usually overlook it. But once you are done cleaning the dishes in the sink, you should focus on <strong>washing the sink<\/strong> with dish soap. Pay special attention to the strainer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_You_are_dusting_everything_with_a_dry_rag\"><\/span>6. You are dusting everything with a dry rag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry rags are not very useful when it comes to wiping dust. They<strong> just transfer dust around<\/strong> and can <strong>cause scratches<\/strong> to your devices and surfaces. All the cleaning tips in the world won't reverse serious scratches. Use a microfiber cloth or a damp rag.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_are_scrubbing_your_carpet_to_fight_the_stains\"><\/span>7. You are scrubbing your carpet to fight the stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scrubbing <strong>causes damage<\/strong> to your carpet and the stain will set much deeper in the carpet. Instead <strong>you should blot the stain and press it firmly<\/strong> with a cloth. Then you can apply stain removing treatments.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4717\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier.jpg\" alt=\"How Can You Make Cleaning Easier\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Can-You-Make-Cleaning-Easier-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How Can You Make Cleaning Easier?<\/h3>\n<p>Cleaning can be easier, if you know how to do it in a simple way. Here are some <strong>useful and easy cleaning tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use <strong>dryer sheets to clean water spots<\/strong> from mirrors and surfaces, remove the ring inside the toilet, wipe things and more.<\/p>\n<p>Stinky garbage disposal? Toss some <strong>lemon or orange peels<\/strong> down inside. Run cold water as you run the disposal for instant freshness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your blender<\/strong> by filling with warm water and a bit of dish soap. Let it run for a few seconds and then rinse it.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>clean your sponges<\/strong> and kill all of the bacteria, put your <strong>damp sponge in the microwave<\/strong> for thirty seconds. <strong>Do not do this dry!<\/strong> Soak the sponge in water and gently wring out prior.<\/p>\n<p>Your<strong> tile floors could look new again<\/strong> if you vacuum them and then scrub them with a rag and detergent. For difficult spots, use a toothbrush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning the baseboards is easy<\/strong> &#8211; vacuum them and then wash them with a sponge and a water and detergent mixture. After that go over it with a damp rag.<\/p>\n<p>Use a <strong>soft vacuum brush tool to clean your air vents.<\/strong> After that, soak a rag with a cleaning agent and use it on your air vents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hard spots<\/strong> stressing you out? Use some vinegar to clean them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Combine water and vinegar<\/strong> in equal parts and dip a sock in the solution. Put that sock on your hand and <strong>go over your blinds<\/strong> to remove dust and dirt.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want cleaner laundry? <strong>Use baking soda<\/strong> with the wash. Use salt to remove stains.<\/p>\n<p>Clean your <strong>stainless steel appliances<\/strong> with a microfiber cloth and some rubbing alcohol. You can even add some olive oil to make it super shiny.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_your_couch_with_some_baking_soda_%E2%80%93_let_it_sit_on_the_area_you_want_to_clean_and_then_vacuum_with_a_brush_attachment_Fresh_scented_seating\"><\/span>Clean your couch with some baking soda &#8211; let it sit on the area you want to clean and then vacuum with a brush attachment. Fresh scented seating!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clean your <strong>keyboard with some white vinegar<\/strong> and a microfiber cloth, a cotton swab and vinegar for nooks and a microfiber with a light mixture of vinegar and water for the screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloudy glasses?<\/strong> Clean them with some vinegar and paper towels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove grease<\/strong> with rubbing alcohol and salt (rub the mixture, then vacuum)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean dust and dirt<\/strong> with a tape or a lint roller.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want your sneakers clean?<\/strong> Use some toothpaste and rub it on them with an old toothbrush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove kitchen cabinet gunk<\/strong> with vegetable oil and baking soda, scrub with a toothbrush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Burnt pan?<\/strong> Clean it with vinegar, water and some baking soda.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>pick up shards of glass<\/strong>, grab a piece of bread and press it on the area where you think there\u2019s glass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unclog a drain<\/strong> with some vinegar, baking soda and boiling water.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4714\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products.jpg\" alt=\"Natural DIY Cleaning Products\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Natural-DIY-Cleaning-Products-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Natural DIY Cleaning Products<\/h3>\n<p>Cleaning your home may sound like a nightmare without the usual detergents and cleaners. However, did you know that <strong>you can clean just about anything<\/strong> with some simple items in your pantry?<\/p>\n<p>Here are some recipes and cleaning tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scented Cleaner For All Purposes<\/strong> = One Part Vinegar + One Part Water + Some Lemon Rind + Rosemary Sprigs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kitchen Cleaner<\/strong> = 1 Quart Warm Water + 4 Tablespoons Baking Soda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glass Cleaner<\/strong> = \u00bd Cup Vinegar + \u00bc Rubbing Alcohol + 2 Drops of Essential Oil (Pick your favorite scent! Rose and lavender is calming while peppermint will be more invigorating.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brass Cleaner<\/strong> = Vinegar + Table Salt<\/li>\n<li><strong>For a Good Scrub<\/strong> = \u00bd Lemon + \u00bd Borax Powder<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Clean Grease<\/strong> = \u00bd Cup Sudsy Ammonia + \u00bd Water<\/li>\n<li>W<strong>ater Ring Remover<\/strong> = \u00bd Toothpaste + \u00bd Baking Soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4718\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House.jpg\" alt=\"How Often Should You Clean Your House\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/How-Often-Should-You-Clean-Your-House-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How Often Should You Clean Your House?<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some recommendations on the<strong> frequency of cleaning<\/strong> different areas of your home:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily:<\/strong> make your bed, clean your coffeemaker, wash dishes, wipe counters and tables, do laundry, sweep floors, wipe bathroom, sanitize kitchen and bathroom sinks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekly:<\/strong> Clean floors, scrub bathroom, clean mirrors, dust furniture, vacuum floors, change bedding, clean the fridge, clean microwave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monthly:<\/strong> Vacuum vents and woodwork, dust blinds and lights, clean dishwashers and washing machine<\/p>\n<p>While you can<strong> clean whenever you feel like<\/strong> cleaning, this is one of the best schedules. Deep cleaning is done either bi-monthly, every quarter, yearly and so on. This schedule can fly by easily with the cleaning tips listed in the section below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4713\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun.jpg\" alt=\"Best Ways to Make Cleaning More Fun\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-561x375.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-758x506.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-608x406.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ways-to-make-cleaning-more-fun-313x209.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Best Ways to Make Cleaning More Fun<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some fun cleaning tips to make cleaning more fun:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Play some music you like<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it to be a workout<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Involve the family and create a cleaning game<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time yourselves and see who wins<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a chore list<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Get the kids involved<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk to a friend while cleaning<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch TV<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reward yourself<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cleaning can be <strong>really fun and interesting<\/strong> if you know how to do it properly and if you find a way to make it fun. Enjoy cleaning your way and have fun!<\/p>\n<p>What are some of your favorite cleaning tips? Share your <strong>squeaky-clean secrets<\/strong> down below!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cleaning-mistakes-that-are-actually-making-your-home-dirtier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cleaning-mistakes-that-are-actually-making-your-home-dirtier\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisinsider.com\/things-that-get-dirty-as-you-clean-2018-11#youre-spraying-cleaners-directly-onto-surfaces-that-youre-cleaning-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thisisinsider.com\/things-that-get-dirty-as-you-clean-2018-11#youre-spraying-cleaners-directly-onto-surfaces-that-youre-cleaning-9<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clark.com\/home-category\/home-cleaning-hacks-make-your-routine-easier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/clark.com\/home-category\/home-cleaning-hacks-make-your-routine-easier\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/cleaning\/tips\/a24885\/make-at-home-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/cleaning\/tips\/a24885\/make-at-home-cleaners\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some people like cleaning, some don\u2019t &#8211; it all depends on how you do it. But one thing is for sure, we are all doing at least some things wrong. Here are some of the most common culprits and cleaning tips to avoid them: Are you using a feather duster? You might want to stop. 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