Cleaning Myths

by | Jun 18, 2019

Found some amazing cleaning myths that consumer guides reported about and thought I would share with you our findings:

Around the House

Myth: Newspaper works the best for cleaning glass.
Fact: Wet newspaper tears easily, and the ink can transfer to window trim, leaving more to clean. We use microfiber cloths to clean glass, it’s the best at cleaning without streaking.

Myth: Vinegar cleans everything.
Fact: Vinegar is an acid, so it can cut through dirt and can kill bacteria, but only if you use it at full or nearly full strength.  Most people put a capful in a bucket of water, and that doesn’t do much.  Furthermore the acids in vinegar can damage natural stone and wood surfaces – so be careful.

Myth: Feather dusters are more effective than microfiber cloths at dusting.
Fact: Genuine ostrich-feather dusters do attract dust, but they’re expensive and are generally not as effective as lambswool or microfiber options.

Myth: String mops are best for removing dirt and bacteria.

Fact: Industrial-style string mops may look impressive, but studies have shown that microfiber mops are about 20 percent more effective at removing dirt and bacteria.  But if you want to make sure you’re not leaving anything behind on the floor, use a microfiber mop.

Myth: Coca-Cola can tidy up toilets.

Fact: Coke sure isn’t “it” when it comes to cleaning your toilet bowl: Coke is acidic, so it could be effective at removing hard-water stains.  The Coca-Cola website recommends using other options.

Myth: Bleach cleans everything.

Fact: Bleach actually doesn’t “clean” anything—because it doesn’t remove soil.  It can lighten stains, making things look cleaner, and it kills bacteria, so it’s better as a sanitizer than as a cleaner.

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