Debunking Cleaning Myths: What Really Works (and What Doesn’t!)

Myth #1: Vinegar Cleans Everything

The Truth: Vinegar is a natural powerhouse against limescale, soap scum, and some germs. But it’s not the universal cleaner it’s hyped up to be. It can actually etch natural stone like granite or marble, and it doesn’t disinfect as well as bleach or specialized cleaners.

Use it smartly: Stick to glass, faucets, and coffee makers. Leave your fancy countertops alone.

Myth #2: More Soap Means a Cleaner Result

The Truth: Nope! Too much soap can leave behind residue that attracts dirt faster — especially in laundry and on floors. Instead of sparkling clean, you get sticky.
Tip: Follow the “less is more” rule - the right amount of cleaner works better than drowning surfaces in suds.

Myth #3: Bleach Cleans Everything

The Truth: Bleach is great at disinfecting, but it’s not actually a cleaner. It doesn’t remove dirt or grime; it just kills germs on a clean surface. If you splash bleach onto a dirty countertop, you’ve basically made a germ-flavored soup.

Step 1: Wash with soap and water.

Step 2: Then disinfect with bleach (if needed).

Myth #4: Feather Dusters Actually Remove Dust

The Truth: They don’t. Feather dusters often just redistribute dust into the air so it settles back down later (surprise!).
Better choice: Use a microfiber cloth or damp rag that traps dust instead of moving it around.

Myth #5: Newspapers Make the Best Glass Cleaner

The Truth: Once upon a time, newspapers worked well because of their paper quality and ink composition. Today’s newspapers? Not so much. They can leave ink smudges and fall apart when wet.
Use a microfiber cloth instead, streak-free and no black fingertips.

Myth #6: If It Smells Clean, It Is Clean

The Truth: A lemony-fresh scent doesn’t equal germ-free. Many air fresheners and scented products mask odors rather than clean the cause.
Real clean = no sticky surfaces, no grime, and yes… no funky smells either.

Final Thoughts

Cleaning is one part science, one part elbow grease, and (let’s be honest) one part avoiding bad advice. Next time someone swears by a hack that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to what works, and your home will thank you!

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