These 4 cleaning mistakes can ruin your home!

Everyone has their own routine on how to clean a home, but some cleaning habits and products can actually do more harm than good. Avoid ruining your floors, surfaces, soft furnishings, or upholstery. Here are some cleaning mistakes to stop doing to keep your home well-maintained.

• Cleaning granite countertops with vinegar

White vinegar is highly acidic and can therefore wear away natural stone surfaces. Although it is a popular natural cleaning product, it is not recommended to use on marble and granite countertops. The best and simplest way to keep your stone countertops sparkling is to use dish soap and warm water. Vinegar can cause discoloration and ruin its smooth and shiny appearance.

• Using bleach to remove stains on fabric sofas

Stains on a fabric sofa should be treated properly to avoid damaging your furniture. Using bleach is something you should never do, as it removes the fabric’s color along with the stain. Bleach can also eat through the fabric, leaving a small hole after daily use. Instead of using bleach, mix one tablespoon of dish soap with ¾ warm water in a spray bottle.

• Scrubbing walls or painted surfaces

Stains on painted walls can ruin a home’s aesthetic. If you have toddlers, it is very likely that some walls will be used for their artwork. But if you scrub stains off your wall not only, will you potentially remove the paint but can damage the plaster underneath as well. Ideally, it is best to contact a professional cleaning company to remove the stains in a non-abrasive way. Another alternative is to create a paste of baking soda with warm water, and put it directly onto the stain, without rubbing too hard.

• Scrubbing out carpet stains

The same goes for carpet stains. Scrubbing stains away can actually make them spread and also damage the carpet fibers by causing them to fray and fade. This will ruin the quality and aesthetics of your carpet.

To avoid damaging your home and at the same time keep it clean, it is best to contact a professional cleaning company like Keep It Up. Our team utilizes eco-friendly cleaning products that are gentle to the health and also don’t harm furniture or devices while getting the job done. Contact us today.