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HOW GRITTY WOMEN INSPIRE ME TO PUSH HARDER 1
FOURTH OF JULY FUN FACTS TO SHARE WITH THE KIDS
OUR TEAM’S HISTORIC HEROES 2
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘HIDDEN FIGURES’
BLT DOGS 3
HAVE A CLEANER HOME BY AVOIDING THESE 3 CLEANING MISTAKES 4
3 CLEANING MISTAKES THAT WASTE YOUR TIME
Mistake No. 2: Using the Same Cloth on Multiple Surfaces We are all for being eco-friendly, but not at the expense of our health! When you use the same paper towel or rag to clean your bathroom counter and kitchen counters, you’re transferring the germs around your home. Do you really want your bathroom grime on the counter where you cut fresh produce? Instead, opt for a new paper towel or rag with every surface. Even better, the experts at Reader’s Digest suggest purchasing one or two microfiber rags for each room. These are washable and will keep you organized! Mistake No. 3: Using Dirty Tools We know what you’re thinking, and yes, you do have to clean your mop! Think of it this way: Would you use a toothbrush to clean your bathroom tile, and then use that same toothbrush to clean your teeth, without so much as a rinse or a scrub?
There’s always more than one way to do something, and when it comes to cleaning the house, we all have our own tried-and-true methods. But if you’re making any one of these three cleaning mistakes, you may actually be making your home dirtier! Mistake No. 1: Starting at the Bottom You can thank gravity for this one. When you clean your floors or countertops first, you’re creating a target for grime and dust to land on. Then it’s just more work for you! Instead, start with the windows, ceiling fans, mirrors, and light fixtures. Dust or wipe down these items; then move on to your cabinets, tables and end tables, furniture, and countertops; and finish with floors, toilet bowls, and bathtubs. By using this progression, you allow gravity to work for you. Any dirt that falls onto another surface will eventually be cleaned up when you get to the bottom.
We hope not! That grime doesn’t just disappear! Cleaning your tools is another part of cleaning your home. So, be sure to empty your vacuum cleaner, scrub your dishwasher and washing machine, clean your rags after each use, sanitize your mop, and let your toilet brush dry out! Bonus: Don’t spray cleaning solution directly onto surfaces. This will create build-up. Instead, spray it onto the rag or tool.
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