22/09/2026
Are You Using Too Much Cleaning Product?
More cleaning product doesn't necessarily mean a cleaner home. 🧽
It's surprisingly easy to use too much.
With many cleaning products, using more than the recommended amount can leave residue behind rather than improving the result.
That residue can make some surfaces look streaky or dull and, depending on the product and surface, may attract dirt again more quickly.
A few simple rules:
🧴 Follow the manufacturer's dilution or usage instructions
💦 Don't automatically add an extra sq**rt “for luck”
🪣 If it's a concentrated product, measure it rather than guessing
🧽 Use a product that's suitable for the surface you're cleaning
⚠️ And never mix different cleaning chemicals unless the manufacturer specifically says it's safe to do so
Sometimes less really is more when it comes to cleaning products.