Cleaning

These 10 at-home cleaning mistakes could lead to food poisoning or infections

Cleaning your house may be a nuisance - but if you’re not cleaning particular items on a regular basis, or making mistakes when you do, they could potentially be making you ill.

By Helen Johnson
Thursday, 8th August 2019, 3:51 pm
Updated Thursday, 8th August 2019, 3:51 pm

Bark.com surveyed 3,256 Brits on their cleaning methods, finding that the majority of British homeowners are making numerous cleaning mistakes, with some that could lead to food poisoning and dust mite infestations.

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Not Vacuuming the bed mattress once a month

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Not replacing kitchen dish cloth/sponge every three days

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Not washing bedding every 7 to 10 days on 60 degree cycle

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Not sterilising the mop head after every use

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