1. You can clean everything with vinegar – as it is true that it is a good disinfectant when some water is added to it, it is also true that vinegar can ruin a lot of surfaces. For example, the vinegar acid can damage hardwood floors or any porous surfaces.
2. Vacuum cleaner can damage your carpets – most people start worrying when they find a ball of the fabric of the carpet in the dust bag. Although the sight of it might be a cause for concern, I can guarantee that the damage to your carpet will not be so bad. It is much better to clean them regularly and cause some insignificant and unnoticeable damage than leave them dirty and prone to bacterial accumulation.
3. The more detergent you use, the better the results will be – if you follow this misleading advice, you risk getting problems much worse than a dirty home. Using too much cleaning agents might be the reason behind your allergies. Moreover, if you use too much soap and washing powder, you may then have a difficulty in washing it away.
4. The bleach is the best cleaning agent – in fact, the bleach is not a cleanser but rather a disinfectant. It can kill harmful germs or remove some stains but it will not remove impurities. Furthermore, the bleach can damage a lot of fabrics if overused. It can also be harmful to your health if you do not use it carefully.
5. The plants cannot breathe if there is dust on their leaves – it is partly true as the thick layers of dust on your plants may be an obstacle for the process of photosynthesis. However, this does not mean that you have to rub the leaves of your plant every single day. You only need to gently remove the dust with a damp cloth once a month and it will be enough for the wellbeing of your flowers.
6. I cannot clean my home thoroughly as there are too much things in it – this statement may turn out to be true in your case but the fault will be only yours. It is important that we get rid of unwanted clutter occasionally. Clearing out all of your wardrobes, cupboards and drawers twice a year will definitely help you get to the decision to throw away the stuff you have not used for years.
7. The wooden furniture has to be polished regularly – there are people who think that they need to polish their furniture every time they clean the room where they are placed. However, the effects of doing so might be different from expected. If you do not carefully choose the polishing agent, you may ruin the wooden surfaces. I would recommend that you only use a microfiber towel for cleaning wooden furniture.