7 Bad Habits That Are Making Your House Dirtier

One big rule is to use your cleaning supplies correctly, and make sure your tools are clean before your start.
7 Bad Habits That Are Making Your House Dirtier
If you or your household members are doing these things, consider your cleaning efforts sabotaged. Ezra Bailey/Getty Images/TNS
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We all want a clean home. Beyond the sanitary aspect, there’s something immensely soothing and satisfying about living in a tidy space, which is why we’re always researching how to clean better. Still, despite our best efforts, our homes will eventually get dirtier and in need of cleaning again, but there are also ways you can make cleaning easier and extend how much time passes before you need to get out your cleaning kit again.

Believe it or not, there are things you or your household members are probably doing that are sabotaging your cleaning efforts. By breaking these habits, you can help your home stay cleaner, even if you’re cleaning the same amount or less often.