Little Things You Do That Might Be Ruining Your Home

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Being a homeowner comes with a lot of little headaches (and some big headaches). If you want to avoid big problems down the line, there are a lot of little steps you can take to make sure your home keeps running smoothly.

You want to make sure that the steps you’re taking to protect your home are the right steps, though. Sometimes, certain cleaning methods actually do more harm than good. Keep reading to learn more about what not to do around your home.

Don’t Clean Grout With Toilet Bowl Cleaner

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Don’t Spray Cleaners Directly Onto Surfaces


Don’t Forget To Clean Your Gutters Regularly


Don’t Let Vines Grow On The Side Of Your Home


Don’t Walk Around Wet After A Shower


Don’t Forget To Clean Out Your Dishwasher Drain


Trim Loose Tree Branches


Don’t Remove Parts Of Your Downspout


Don’t Put Your Grill Too Close To Your House


Always Use A Stud Finder


Use Furniture Pads On Hardwood Floors


Clean Your Chimney And Fireplace Regularly


Don’t Use Mulch So Close To Your Home


Don’t Forget To Use Your Exhaust Fan


Don’t Pour Grease Down The Sink


Don’t Use Too Much Water On Your Hardwood Floors


Don’t Put The Toilet Brush Back In The Holder RIght After You Use It


Don’t Leave Towels In The Bathroom


Don’t Clean Your Dishwasher With Vinegar


Don’t Make Your Bed Right After You Wake Up


Don’t Let Rooms With Hardwood Floors Stay Humid


Don’t Clean Hardwood Floors With Bleach


Don’t Leave Your Curtains Open All The Time


Don’t Pour Coffee Or Tea Down The Toilet


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Don’t Use Plastic Cutting Boards


Don’t Use Vinegar On Granite Countertops


Don’t Try To Shampoo Your Rugs


Don’t Wash Your Cutting Boards With Dish Soap


Sweep Less, Vacuum More


Don’t Pour Pasta Water Or Coffee Down Your Sink


Regularly Clean Out Your Lint Filter


Leave Your Shoes At The Door


Slamming Your Door Is Ruining The Alignment


Keep Vinegar Away From Your Grout


A Packed Closet Can Ruin Your Drywall


Avoid Flushing Those “Flushable” Wipes


Don’t Over-Stuff Your Storage Under Your Porch


Never Leave Damp Laundry In The Washer


Don’t Use Bleach Tablets In Your Toilet Tank


Stop Using Dusting Pads


Stop Using Such Large Amounts Of Cleaning Product

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Don’t Forget To Clean Your Cleaning Tools

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Don’t Use One Wipe To Clean Everything

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Stop Keeping Leftovers In Your Fridge For So Long

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Don’t Leave The Dusting Till Last

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And Don’t Even Think About Using A Feather Duster

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Don’t Use Wax-Based Wood Polish

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You Might Be Over-Cleaning Your Windows

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Leave Upholstered Furniture To The Professionals

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