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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Amy Hunt

Are these cleaning mistakes making you sick? 8 errors to avoid

A large kitchen with wooden lower cabinets and white painted upper cabinst, gold hardware and taps, a large kitchen island and a marble backsplash.

Cleaning our homes is something most of us do regularly to keep our living spaces as hygienic and as healthy as possible. But it’s important to note that not all cleaning is necessarily good cleaning. In fact, given the amount of chemicals and potentially harmful substances involved in cleaning, doing the wrong thing can sometimes be as bad as not cleaning at all.

We know what you’re thinking; surely there’s no 'wrong' way to clean, is there? Well, according to the experts – while there are plenty of cleaning tips you should be following – there are also mistakes you should be taking extra care to avoid during your cleaning routine, as they can potentially be a hazard to your health.

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