I’m a cleaner and there’s 6 things I always see but would never have in my home – they make your pad look filthy
IF you’re looking to move house or renovate any time soon, then you may just want to take note.
That’s because a professional cleaner has revealed six things she’d urge everyone to avoid having in their home…because you’ll spend a lifetime trying to keep them dust or streak-free.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@glitzy.cleans.3), the cleaning whizz revealed the worst offending items that she dreads coming across on her daily job – starting with silicone toilet brushes.
The cleaner explains that while she understands they’re more hygienic, she notes that you can’t clean with them.
Instead, she points out that it’s best to use bristle toilet brushes only.
Next up, the cleaning guru urges homeowners to avoid jumping on the black tap trend.
“Builds a ridiculous amount of limescale, marks easily – just a no from me,” she warns.
Omg yes the waterfall taps! Worst decision ever
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And for anyone looking to give their kitchen a glow up any time soon, then you may just want to listen up…because there’s a specific colour cupboard she advises steering clear of at all costs.
The cleaning whizz explains that while she loves the look of black cupboards, it’s best to avoid them “unless you want to spend the rest of your life wiping them 24/7.”
She points out: “They show the tiniest of marks and are hard to wipe without leaving streaks.”
Not stopping there, she also says waterfall taps are a nightmare when it comes to limescale – especially if you live in a hard water area.
As for furniture, the pro cleaner recommends avoiding glass tables, which she brands an “absolute dust and fingerprint magnet.”
She adds: “Nearly impossible to keep clean, no no no.”
And last but not least, she says shed never opt for white flooring. Why?
Because she warns it’ll show the smallest of marks and will stay clean for no longer than one minute before going back to normal again.”
It wasn’t long before the post went viral, racking up a whopping 1.3 million views and several comments from other social media users and cleaners alike.
“Omg yes the waterfall taps! Worst decision ever,” agreed one person.
A second commented: “Waterfall taps came in my house and they are soooo hard to keep clean.”
“You forgot about those side tables with mirrored tops or that black slate tile,” a third noted.
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Me really wishing I’d know about the white flooring before I put it throughout my apartment. It drives me nuts that it ALWAYS looks dirty.”
Cleaning hacks and tips
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
- How to clean your washing machine in a few easy steps
- Keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly
- Clean your shower to ensure it’s always sparkling
- How to clean your microwave using cheap household items
- Here’s how to get rid of that nasty limescale in your kettle
- You’re cleaning your carpet all wrong – here’s how to get it spotless again in no time
- Unblock a toilet without a plunger
- Clean your fabric or leather sofa in a few easy steps
- If you haven’t cleaned your mattress in ages, here’s how
- Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new
- This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking
- Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps
- Give your TV screen a once-over
- Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning?
- Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps
And a further added: “As someone who has white tile 5 dogs and MANY nephews and nieces it’s truly the bane of my existence it’s AWFUL.”
Elsewhere, one person shared her top tip for keeping black taps clean and advised: “I have black taps.
“You just have to use a water disc-scaler once a week. It’s doesn’t take that long.”