Cleaning seems simple enough: grab some spray, a cloth, and start wiping. But did you know that some of the most common cleaning habits can actually make your home less clean? Many homeowners and renters unknowingly make small mistakes that leave behind germs, streaks, or wasted effort.
At Moella’s Touch Cleaning, we believe knowledge is power, so let’s bust some of the most common cleaning mistakes and show you how to fix them. ✨
🚫 Mistake #1: Using Too Much Product
Most people focus on countertops, sinks, and floors, but forget about the germ hotspots: door handles, light switches, remotes, and keyboards. These are the places everyone touches daily, which means they collect the most bacteria.
✅ Fix: Keep disinfectant wipes or a small spray bottle handy and add these spots to your regular cleaning routine.
🚫 Mistake #2: Forgetting High-Touch Surfaces
Most people focus on countertops, sinks, and floors, but forget about the germ hotspots: door handles, light switches, remotes, and keyboards. These are the places everyone touches daily, which means they collect the most bacteria.
✅ Fix: Keep disinfectant wipes or a small spray bottle handy and add these spots to your regular cleaning routine.
🚫 Mistake #3: Using the Same Cloth Everywhere
Grabbing one cloth for the whole house might seem efficient, but it spreads germs from room to room. That cloth you used in the bathroom? You don’t want it wiping down the kitchen counters!
✅ Fix: Use colour-coded cloths or separate ones for each space (kitchen, bathroom, living areas). Wash them after each cleaning session.
🚫 Mistake #4: Ignoring Hidden Spots
It’s easy to clean what you see, but dirt, dust, and crumbs build up under appliances, behind furniture, and along baseboards. Ignoring these spots makes your home look clean on the surface but dirty underneath.
✅ Fix: Once a month, move light furniture or appliances and tackle those forgotten spaces. Even 5 minutes of extra effort makes a big difference in air quality and overall cleanliness.
🚫 Mistake #5: Cleaning Without a Plan
Jumping from room to room or task to task can make cleaning feel endless and less effective. Without a plan, you often redo areas or miss spots entirely.
✅ Fix: Clean smarter, not harder. Start at the top (dusting shelves, ceiling fans) and work your way down to the floors. Focus on one room at a time before moving to the next.
Wrap-Up: Avoid the Mistakes, Call Moella’s Touch.
Cleaning doesn’t have to be frustrating. Avoiding these mistakes will already make your home feel fresher and healthier. But for a spotless finish without the stress, leave it to the pros.
At Moella’s Touch Cleaning, we use the right products, methods, and attention to detail to make your home shine. No streaks, no skipped spots just a sparkling space you’ll love.
📲 Ready for a perfect clean? Contact us today and let us bring the Moella’s Touch to your home or office!