Let’s be real — cleaning isn’t exactly everyone’s favourite hobby. I mean, we’ve built a business on this very fact alone.
But when you do it, you want it done right. The thing is, even the most enthusiastic scrubbing can miss the mark if you’re making these sneaky mistakes. Here’s how to clean smarter, not harder, straight from Candoo Crew, the best home and commercial cleaning services in New Zealand. (Totally not biased at all).
1. Spraying Cleaner Directly on Surfaces
It might feel efficient, but spraying products straight onto benches or glass can leave residue and streaks.
👉 Candoo Tip: Spray your cloth instead. It gives you control, saves product, and avoids oversaturating surfaces — especially wood or stainless steel.
2. Using the Same Cloth for Everything
That cloth you used on the bathroom sink? It has no business near your kitchen bench. Cross-contamination is real, folks. And really gross.
👉 Candoo Tip: Colour-code your cloths — one for kitchen, one for bathroom, one for dusting. Professional cleaning services like us swear by it, and your home will thank you.
3. Forgetting to Clean Your Tools
Dirty mop, clogged vacuum, gunky sponge — all they’re doing is spreading grime around.
👉 Candoo Tip: Wash or replace cleaning tools regularly. Even the best home cleaning products can’t help if your gear’s the real mess.
4. Ignoring the “Out of Sight” Zones
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s clean. Under furniture, behind the fridge, the tops of cupboards — dust and crumbs love hiding there.
👉 Candoo Tip: Once a month, move what you can and go after the hidden spots. That’s the difference between “looks clean” and “actually clean.”
5. Cleaning in the Wrong Order
If you’re vacuuming before you dust, you’re just… vacuuming twice.
👉 Candoo Tip: Always work top to bottom: dust first, then wipe, then vacuum or mop. It’s how professional home cleaners save time and still get that spotless finish.
Cleaning doesn’t have to be complicated! Just skip these easy common mistakes, and you’ll have a home that looks, smells and feels professionally cleaned.
But hey — if you ever need a break, the Candoo Crew has your back. We’ll handle the grime so you can get back to the good stuff that life has to offer like… school pick-up and whatnot.
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