What mistakes do housewives most often make when cleaning: can harm your health

25.05.2023 17:15

Housewives often do not notice the mistakes they make when cleaning their apartments and houses. This is explained by habit or a lack of clear understanding of the consequences.

Here are 4 clear examples when cleaning the house can be harmful: you can either ruin your furniture or damage your health.

1. Using cleaning agents

Some cleaning products can be hazardous to human health if used incorrectly.

For example, do not mix chlorine-containing detergents with cleaning powders or vinegar. The substances that form when they are mixed can damage the skin of the hands or the respiratory tract.

2. Cleaning surfaces

The same goes for hard surfaces and textiles. They may be sensitive to certain cleaning products or methods.

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For example, you should not clean a marble countertop with vinegar (it may become dull). Abrasives should be used with caution in general.

3. Wrong methods

Cleaning methods or products can also easily damage surfaces or cause other problems.

The simplest example is trying to clean a carpet or furniture with a high-pressure jet of water.

4. Storage errors

This is the starting point of the mess. Some household chemicals should be kept away from metal items, otherwise they can cause corrosion.

It is also worth adding that you should not always trust the advice that is published on the Internet.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Content
  1. 1. Using cleaning agents
  2. 2. Cleaning surfaces
  3. 3. Wrong methods
  4. 4. Storage errors