We all enjoy a sparkling clean home, but getting down and dirty to vacuum, dust and mop until everything glistens and shines is not the most enjoyable activity. Even worse than putting in all that elbow grease is when it is all done for nothing, by making cleaning mistakes that cause more harm than good.
From cleaning pet-related stains with the wrong supplies, or overly mopping hardwood floors, here are some of the most commonly made household cleaning mistakes, according to the experts.
[post_page_title]Giving carpet stains a rub[/post_page_title]
We often make the assumption that if only we would use a little more elbow grease, our carpets would be that much cleaner. However, in the long run, if we scrub those stains down, things may get worse for us in the future.
The COO of The Cleaning Authority, Leanne Stapf, says that blotting the stain is way more effective, as rubbing one could make the stain soak deeper or spread into the fabric. Conversely, blotting gets rid of the extra liquid.
