From vinegar on everything to dry dusting tricks — we’re busting the biggest cleaning myths still floating around Colorado homes.
In a world full of Pinterest hacks and CleanTok reels, it's easy to fall for cleaning advice that doesn’t hold up — especially when you’re dealing with Colorado’s dry air, hard water, and fluctuating climate.
Let’s bust these myths once and for all 👇
1. “Vinegar Cleans Everything” ❌
Truth: Vinegar can damage stone, hardwood, and grout. In Colorado homes with hard water, it can also react poorly with minerals.
2. “Feather Dusters Are Best for Dust” 🪶
Truth: Dry dusting spreads particles in Colorado’s dry air. Use damp microfiber cloths or HEPA vacuums instead.
3. “Bleach Kills Mold” 🧪
Truth: Bleach only kills surface mold on non-porous materials. On grout, drywall, or wood, it can make things worse.
4. “Hardwood Can Be Mopped Like Tile” 🪣
Truth: Colorado’s low humidity dries out wood. Wet mops can warp or crack floors fast. Use barely-damp methods instead.
5. “Lemon Juice Is a Natural Disinfectant” 🍋
Truth: It smells clean but doesn’t meet CDC standards for killing germs — especially in bathrooms and kitchens.
6. “The More Product, the Better” 💦
Truth: Oversaturating floors or counters leaves residue and dulls finishes. More soap ≠ more clean.
7. “Cleaning = Disinfecting” 🧼
Truth: Cleaning removes dirt; disinfecting kills germs. You need both — especially in flu season or if someone’s been sick.
💡 Local Bonus Tip:
Because of Colorado’s altitude and hard water, product dilution and humidity-sensitive methods matter more than you think. What works in Seattle or Florida might not apply here.
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