READ MORE:* How to clean your house quickly and well* Home hacks: Your best tips for cleaning jobs around the house* Review: Roomba is effective but expensiveISTOCK Here are a few things to steer clear of when giving your house a clean. Cleaning a room from floor to ceilingSome people begin cleaning a room by vacuuming or mopping floors, which is the wrong approach. Using weak cleaning products for tough grimeWhen asked to pick the attributes they seek when purchasing all-purpose cleaners, 40 per cent of people recently surveyed by Nielsen said they want to use environmentally friendly cleaning products, and 36 per cent said they don't want to use cleaning products with harsh chemicals. Not opening windows to let your house air outVentilation is crucial whenever you're using cleaning products, Sardone says. 123RF Timing is everything when it comes to cleaning windows - don't do it on a sunny day.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2019 18:45 UTC