1. Dish Scrub Counter Scrub
I've been to a lot of kitchens and I usually like what I see. However, there is a common vice encountered each time, the dish scrub often doubles up as the counter top scrub. Granted, we probably won't find excreta on the counter tops so why use two separate scrubs? Perhaps it helps to see what we're dealing with here. From our dishes we clean traces of food (usually after preparation stage). However, from the counter tops we need to clean traces of pre-cooked food such as blood spills from chopped meat, traces of soil from washed veggies, as well as old decayed food from last week's cooking. Just saying, why use the same scrub?
2. Dirty Mopping
Isn't it true, that the last time you saw your mop clean was when you bought it at the supermarket? Actually, that's probably the last time you saw it. Period. Because your 'house manager' is too embarrassed to let you see its current state. I've said it before, you cannot achieve a clean result with a dirty mop or rag. If you have a large floor space to clean, use two (or even three) mops or floor rags. Once a mop is loaded with dirt, it becomes difficult to clean the floor without leaving a streak of dirt. (Ever wondered why your floor feels a little dusty just after mopping?) You may change the water, but if the mop is still loaded you labour in vain. Mops need a wash (in soap and clean water) right after the job.
There are two types of soap'aholics; the kind that buys all kinds of soaps (like window cleaner, tile cleaner, glass cleaner, mirror cleaners...) and the kind that just uses too much soap. Is there such a thing as too much soap when it comes to cleaning? Yes. Excess soap means you need extra water to rinse out. Yeah, you will have to clean out the dirt and also rinse out the excess soap. Who has time to waste? To begin with, you don't even have to use soap all the time. The problem with soap is that it leaves residue. Hardwood floors for example should be cleaned with zero soap. Only add a tinny winny amount of dish liquid soap in the mopping water every 2 weeks or so, and preserve its beautiful shine. And what about laundry? You can save both soap and water, by getting into the habit of soaking the laundry first to loosen the dirt. Don't believe everything you see on TV.
4. Sun-Day Windows Day
I thank God for this beautiful sunny weather. However, sometimes this blessing runneth over - I can't escape this dilemma. As a job I get to clean windows whether it rains or shines. I prefer the rain as a cleaning aid. The sun, however, does the opposite. As you spray the product or soapy water onto the glass panes, the sun instantly dries up the water and leaves streaks. Even plain water can leave water marks, which can be a nuisance when you're trying to clean those windows - not stain them. Best thing is to clean your windows on cloudy days or when the sun is shining on the other side of the house.
5. Soap n' Scrub
A lot of people don't like cleaning, so when they decide to do it, they want to be as quick as possible. Unfortunately, this leads to the Soap n' Scrub syndrome (not a real condition, btw!) By scrubbing soon after applying the soap you don't allow the soap to work the dirt. What you need is 'dwell time'. If you have a stain or serious build up of dirt on a surface, all you have to do is apply the treatment or soap and water solution and wait for a few minutes before scrubbing. When using home ingredients like baking soda, dwell time could last 2 to 3 hours or even overnight. But the result is worth the wait. It means less elbow grease and honestly, a much better cleaning experience.There you have it. It's easy to see why I have a bachelor's degree in this field (NOT!!!) You get to learn as you go along. Let's right those wrongs and start saving time by employing proper and simpler cleaning habits. But don't fret if this isn't your thing. There's always help. Find someone who knows what they're doing and focus on things that really matter to you, like updating your voter status.
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