You can spend hours cleaning and buy expensive detergents, but if your home still loses its freshness quickly, the reason might be some small habits.
Milli.Az reports that the famous expert Martha Stewart listed 14 habits that harm the cleanliness of your home as follows:
1. Walking around the house with shoes on
Shoe soles collect bacteria and dirt from the street every day. These can spread to carpets, flooring, and even the sofa. Taking off shoes at the entrance is the most effective cleaning habit.
2. Leaving the toilet seat lid open
If the lid is open when you flush, microscopic particles containing bacteria rise into the air and settle on towels and toothbrushes. Always keep the lid closed.
3. Not emptying the vacuum cleaner bag until it is completely full
When the vacuum is full, it does not suck dirt; instead, it blows it back into the air. Regularly emptying the bag or container extends the life of the machine and makes cleaning more effective.
4. Washing towels rarely
Damp towels are an ideal environment for bacteria. Bathroom towels should be washed every 3-4 days, and kitchen towels even more frequently.
5. Keeping windows open all the time
Fresh air is necessary, but windows left open for a long time bring dust, pollen, and allergens into the house. Do not keep windows open for a long time on windy days.
6. Not cleaning pets’ paws
Pets bring moisture and germs into the house after walks. It is essential to wipe their paws as soon as they enter the house.
7. Having too many "everything boxes"
Baskets where unnecessary items are piled up are magnets for dust and chaos. Regularly review these boxes and get rid of unnecessary items.
8. Throwing dirty clothes on the floor
Clothes on the floor collect dust and cause bad odor and even mold. Use a laundry basket.
9. Forgetting to clean ventilation grilles
Dirty ventilation openings reduce air quality. They should be cleaned every few months.
10. Not making the bed
An unmade bed collects dust and allergens faster. Making the bed in just a few minutes instantly makes the room look cleaner.
11. Cleaning with dirty tools
Old sponges or unwashed mops do not clean; they just transfer dirt from one place to another.
12. Leaving wet clothes in the washing machine
A moist environment causes mold and unpleasant odors. Clothes should be removed and hung immediately or within a few hours after washing.
13. Creating clutter in cupboards
Overfilled cupboards are hidden sources of dust. Go through your clothes once per season.
14. Keeping clean clothes in the dryer for too long
Dry clothes gather dust if left outside too long. Fold and put them away as soon as they are dry.
