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Avoid Water: Do NOT Clean These 9 Items With It

September 20, 2022 · Tips & Tricks
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Are you STILL using water to clean these products?

Sometimes it happens because we do not know any better, other times because water seems to be the most obvious choice. However, not everything that seems to be able to be cleaned with water is actually fit to be cleaned in such a way, no matter how it may seem at first glance.

From the most obvious choices like outlets and electronic devices to the more specialized items like velvet, leather, and even marble, we’ve gathered some of the most wrongly cleaned water items in your house to warn you against it! What’s more, besides explaining why you shouldn’t do it, we also provide alternatives so you can take notes and never repeat the same mistake again!

Let us know if you knew about these cleaning mistakes people make!

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