I’m a cleaning expert – the top five mistakes you’re making that are leaving you with a dirtier kitchen
A CLEANING expert has shared the common mistakes that people make while scrubbing their kitchen.
The professional revealed that some of the errors can even make your space dirtier.
In her video, the TikTok user, who goes by Cleantite (@procleantite) listed the “top five kitchen cleaning mistakes you should stop doing now.”
For her first tip, she recommended regularly cleaning and switching out your sponges.
“Wiping your countertops with a dirty sponge [is] simply pushing bacteria around,” she explained.
She also demonstrated the best way to wipe down your stainless steel appliances.
“Always follow the grain of the steel, your appliances will thank you for it,” she told viewers.
Next, she tackled a common issue everyone is guilty of when it comes to doing dishes.
She explained: “[If] you’re letting your dishes sit for a long time or even overnight, those leftovers turn into cement.”
The cleaning fanatic also revealed a kitchen utensil you should never put in your dishwasher.
According to the expert “tossing all your kitchen knives into the dishwasher” is a big no-no.
She joked that she should be put in jail because she too is guilty of this move.
Finally, she addressed how often you should be washing your dish towels.
“These guys are bacteria-ridden after just one or two uses,” she revealed.
Another cleaning expert shared the mistakes that lead you to have streaky or cloudy floors.
A second woman revealed that most people wash their towels in the wrong way.