These 10 at-home cleaning mistakes could lead to food poisoning or infections

Cleaning your house may be a nuisance - but if you’re not cleaning particular items on a regular basis, or making mistakes when you do, they could potentially be making you ill.

Bark.com surveyed 3,256 Brits on their cleaning methods, finding that the majority of British homeowners are making numerous cleaning mistakes, with some that could lead to food poisoning and dust mite infestations.

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Not thoroughly washing chopping boards after every use | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock

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Not disinfecting door knobs and taps weekly | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock

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Not cleaning windows with water and detergent every two weeks | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock

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