10 cleaning tips: what you're doing wrong

Missed a spot: 10 things you're cleaning wrong. Photo: Getty Images

Your house is dirtier than you think.

Sure, you've removed any obvious signs of dirt and grime and the remnants of last night's dinner have been disposed of, but unfortunately, the saying "out of sight, out of mind" doesn't apply to germs and bacteria.

A single cup of vinegar will kill off any bacteria that may be present in your wash load.

A 30-minutebinge saves time, but the consequences could be bad for your health.

In fact, here are 10items you didn't know you were cleaning wrong.

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1. Toilet

The toilet seat isn't the dirtiest item in the bathroom behind it is.

Even though great care and attention is taken to keep the bowl and seat clean, neglecting the area behind it can result in a build-up of urine and feces. An easy way to clean this area is with rolled paper towel.

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10 cleaning tips: what you're doing wrong