Cleaning is not the most pleasant thing to do and it makes a lot of people stressed. Just yesterday you cleaned the furniture and today it’s already covered in dust. You’ve just cleaned the carpet and it’s already dirty. Or maybe you even bought special cubes for the toilet that end up breaking it!

We at Bright Side decided to find out more about cleaning and the mistakes we often make. Here are 13 things a lot of people often use when cleaning that are actually bad.

1. Toilet tank cleaners

These sanitizing blocks that are supposed to be attached to the toilet only seem harmless. Because they are usually pretty light, they often get flushed together with the water. They get stuck in the pipes and clog them which might cause all the contents of the toilet to go the other way.

Cubes for toilet tanks are also dangerous: many of them contain bleach that can destroy the rubber parts in the toilet and corrode the metal parts.

2. Magic erasers

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If you don’t clean the vacuum cleaner, it might start to blow the dirty air back into your home. If you turn on the device and you can smell something unpleasant, it’s time to check the filters.

It’s better to empty the vacuum cleaner after every use and the filters should be replaced at least once every 3 months.

12. The more, the better

Many people think that the more detergent they put on the mop, the cleaner their apartment will be. But instead, they get a sticky film that makes everything look even worse than before. Besides, detergents can cause allergic reactions and if you use them a lot, they will only make the problem worse.

Follow the instructions on the package.

13. Newspapers

In the past, people used to try and polish their windows with newspaper. But it’s better to not do this today. The thing is, in the ’70s and ’80s, oil ink was used to print newspapers. The ink was similar to window polish. But then, manufacturers switched to newer and more eco-friendly ink that can’t polish anything now.

Besides, modern newspapers become soft very fast and they leave fiber and ink spots on the glass. It’s better to use microfiber cloths instead.

Do you think it’s necessary to do the cleaning yourself nowadays? Or maybe it’s better to hire a cleaning company to do the job well?

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