Your daily schedule is super busy but you still have to find the time to keep your house clean. And in the process, practising shortcuts to save cleaning time will eventually become a habit.

It is hard to admit that some of these practices are actually damaging and unhealthy. Change for the better by acknowledging these bad cleaning habits and learn what to do about it.

1. Excessive use of cleaning products

When it comes to cleaning, many think that the more product or soap they use, the cleaner a soiled item will be. Little do they know it’s actually the opposite. In cleaning terms, less is more and more is less.

For example, adding more than the recommended amount of detergent to a pile of clothes will cause more harm than good.

Instead of your laundry getting cleaner it actually gets dirtier because of the amount of un-rinsed detergent still left on the clothes’ surface.

The residue will act as a magnet to dirt giving you extra work and causing it to be harder to wash.

2. Ignoring product directions

The most informative and neglected part of every packaging is the labelling behind.

The labelling contains a lot of basic information and recommendations written by manufacturers. These include how to use the product, how much you need, and when you should use it.

Ignoring labels and product directions can cause you precious time, energy and even damage your home.

Manufacturers would know the best and most effective way the product should be used. Spend 30 seconds to read the directions and instructions instead of spending 30 minutes figuring out what went wrong and how to correct it.

3. Using dirty cleaning tools

Using a dirty cleaning tool to clean up, may not work as you intended. All you’re going to achieve with a dirty cleaning tool is making your home dirtier than it was before.

For example, using a dirty mop just spreads the dirt all around, and the same goes with every other cleaning tool.

Make it a habit to ensure all cleaning tools are cleaned before and after usage to prevent contaminating your home further.

If the dirty cleaning tool still stinks and is dirty after multiple washes, it’s probably time to get them replaced.

Changing cleaning tools regularly can ensure you aren’t just spreading dirt and germs around your home.