A PROFESSIONAL cleaner has revealed the seven things she’d never have in her home.
From glossy kitchen cupboards to a particular style of blinds that’s a total nightmare to dust, she explained which interior design choices you should avoid if you don’t want to spend hours cleaning.
Jazmin shared the things she’d avoid as a pro cleaner[/caption]
Waterfall taps can be a total nightmare to keep free from limescale[/caption]
High gloss kitchen cupboards with no handles are like a dirt magnet[/caption]
Posting on social media, the cleaning whizz, called Jazmin Lee shared her list, and there are plenty of controversial picks.
In the viral clip Jazmin first slated a UK kitchen staple – plastic washing up bowls, which she said she strongly dislikes.
According to the pro, the bowls are rendered useless because they get just as grimy as the sink would without it, meaning you still have to do the same amount of cleaning.
Next up, Jazmin warned anyone planning on redesigning their bathroom or kitchen to steer clear of waterfall taps.
Sure, they might look posh when they’re first installed but they’re absolute magnets for limescale, which can be tricky to keep on top of.
When it comes to taps, you’re probably better going for something less trendy, at least if you want to cut down on cleaning.
Speaking of kitchens, whilst they might give your home a luxurious look, high gloss cupboards are a big no-no.
Jazmin noted the cupboards and drawers are particularly bad if they don’t have handles because dirt and grime can sneakily build up in the grooves, not to mention all the finger prints.
The cleaning pro also raged against bathroom toilet mats, which she said are “super unhygienic” to have, but especially if there are men in the house.
And it’s bad news if you love fancy stair railings too, especially wrought iron designs with swirling patterns.
“Anyone who has sat and cleaned each individual one will understand,” Jazmin said.
And last but not least, the cleaning whizz slammed toilet brushes for being dirty.
After sharing her list people were left divided over some of the items, like washing up bowls.
One person agreed: “I still don’t get what washing up bowls are for, you have a sink.”
But another insisted they’re a good thing to have, since they take less time to fill up and use less water.
And someone else agreed: “They mean you use less water!”
Meanwhile, Jazmin’s opinion on toilet brushes caused a bit of a stir between TikTok users.
“As a cleaner myself for 16 years I have none of these! I don’t even own a toilet brush,” one person commented.
But someone else wrote: “I get that toilet brushes are disgusting but how else am I meant to clean the loo?!”
“I buy cheap ones are replace them every few months, I can’t bring myself to put my hand down the toilet to clean,” someone replied.
5 cleaning hacks
Say goodbye to ironing
Don’t have time to smooth out the wrinkles of a shirt with an iron? Lenor‘s Crease Releaser makes wrinkles vanish – simply hang up creased items, give them a quick spritz and smooth against a hard surface.
Teabags for trainers
When trainers smell a little squiffy, pop a used (and still moist) tea bag inside and leave for about an hour. The tannins will seep into the sole of the shoe to fight nasty-smelling odours.
Remove limescale without scrubbing
When bathroom taps start looking a little grimy with limescale, slice a lemon in half and sprinkle on baking soda. Rub the fruit over the taps and with a gentle clean they will come up sparkling. Use a toothbrush to get in all the nooks and crannies.
Streak-free mirrors and windows
White vinegar is a handy secret weapon when it comes to keeping mirrors and windows streak-free. Mix one part white vinegar with four parts water in a spray bottle. Squirt then wipe with a microfibre cloth and voilà, clean glass in an instant.
Make your home smell amazing
For dust-free skirting boards, pour some fabric softener onto a cloth and give them a quick wipe. It will stop dirt collecting so quickly and, as an added bonus, make your home smell amazing.
