There are hundreds of stories about cleaning, far more than we can count. Some maintain some logic, others lack any logic whatsoever. One of these is to think that cleaning is the same as disinfecting, or that you can clean the whole house in one act: but nothing further!
Indeed, the fateful 2020 in which we were all unwillingly locked up, habits, routines, even the days of cleaning the house have completely changed. No, since being a housewife is an unwise job with no reward, that’s why we want to tell you to clear up 9 false myths about the house, so that you can avoid these frequent mistakes that, instead of helping you, slow you down and destroy you. produced in excess.
You have to believe in the purged stories
Although most of these opinions spread by influences on social networks such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook are focused on questions related to order and cleanliness, the truth is that our grandmothers are also responsible for passing these erroneous habits generation after generation. Find out what the myths and truths are and clear your doubts once and for all!
Rec does not need to be cleaned
This is completely false, because it is a perfect environment for fungi to proliferate easily, if food remains, minerals accumulate from hard water, grease and constant humidity. It is highly recommended to clean the interior every 15 days with vinegar or a disinfectant product for love washing, if you want, to avoid any risk of infection and that it works properly.
Bacteria accumulate more on wooden boards
Contrary to popular belief, according to scientists at the Federal Biological Research Center in Braunschweig, Germany, wooden cutting boards are more hygienic than plastic and have antibacterial effects due to the natural hygroscopic properties of this material. Rub the soil well with soap and water, dilute chlorine or diluted vinegar, and rinse with warm water.
Note: When the table is already cut high, then it is time to replace it.
To keep the filling machine top
What do you want but electricity or water? Well, even if you think it is beneficial, the truth is that it is quite the opposite. If the clothes cannot move inside the washing machine, because they are so tight, they will not be able to be cleaned well, and not only that the soap will remain on the floor without completely dissolving, and white spots will appear from the cleaning.
Massage can clean something up.
No and no weekend! We know that it is one of the most useful cleaning techniques, not only in Spain, but in the whole world, however, although it can soften the white spots of the fabrics, infest some materials and its function is not to clean, but to disinfect. The secret must be used correctly, knowing where it is, where it is not, and dissolved in the right water.
Towels and sheets are washed once a month
It is wrong to wander! You may not know it, but while you sleep, you sweat and moisture and microorganisms settle on your pillows and sheets. The same thing happens with towels, when you shed dry, dead skin and particles, which over time causes a bad smell and a source of bacteria. To avoid this problem, wash them once a week or at most for 15 days. The hotter the water you wash, the more seeds you will kill.
Crystals, windows and glass are left to air dry
Do you want your crystal and glasses to be unstained and look flawless? So forget the false story. If it dries by itself, it will show drip marks and residue from the cleaner you used. The key is to dry it after cleaning with a cotton, microfiber, paper or newspaper towel to make it shine.
It is better to wash the fabric with cold water
Thus, this attitude reduces the risk of deterioration of the fabric fibers and preserves the color, yet hot water helps to clean deeply and comprehensively, remove stains and fight seeds in clothes using towels and sheets.
Vinegar is by nature that works for everything
It is an ecological, affordable and versatile substance that is used to combat limescale, remove hard water stains, remove bad odors, clean windows and glass, remove rust from metals and even remove grease, but it is not good for everything. Its acidity is very strong for delicate surfaces such as delicate wooden furniture, susceptible stone such as stone or marble, and electronic screens.
pressure is better than vacuuming
Sweeping Vs. Vacuuming Who Wins? The answer is: Empty! When we sweep, we involuntarily move crumbs and dust from one place to another, so using a vacuum cleaner to pick up dirt is a smart idea.
If you believed these stories and made these mistakes in your daily routine, don’t worry, we don’t judge you! There is so much information on the internet that we don’t know for sure what to think and what not to think. you already know!
