A cleaning expert says there are a number of habits that are a no-go if you want to have a clean home.

Keeping up with house chores can often seem like an endless task, and a cleaner has stated that even when you think you have washed your dishes or cleaned your bathroom, they could still be "so unhygienic". An individual, who shares their household tips and product recommendations via their page, recently stated that she has a number of 'icks' when it comes to cleaning.

The cleaner says there are some things they "would never have being a cleaner" - items that she "hates cleaning". First up is a toilet brush - the cleaner suggests getting rid of it if you own one. Instead, she advised, "all you need is bleach and for a deep clean, gloves and a sponge". She also says people should "never" have a toilet mat, adding they "smell and are so unhygienic".

Next up, the cleaner says they would also never own a drying rack for crockery and cutlery - and for good reason. They added: "They hold onto so much grime. Would you want to eat off the rack, because that's where you put your clean plates."

The cleaner also advises people to steer clear of slatted blinds. The home hack lover pointed out that they gather a lot of dust and can be a nightmare to clean.

"Stay clear" of matte cupboards, warned the cleaner. They said that the fashionable and modern cupboard style can cause any fingerprints or grease to easily stick to them. On the theme of fashionable furniture, the cleaner also said any black furniture - especially glass - attracts dust. It will "never be dust-free," they said.

The pro also said that hose taps can "never" be cleaned properly. She advises against choosing this type of tap, and commented: "All dirt and limescale gets trapped. Don't do it."

The 'icks' confession sparked debate on the social media platform. Disagreeing that a toilet brush is not needed, one individual said: "Sorry but how are toilet brushes unhygienic? What do you do with your brush? It's a cleaning aid."

Another added: "The toilet brush thing is rage bait. If you rinse it with a flush after every use it stays clean. I've had the same one for eight years." But another said: "Unlike most of these commenters I defo agree with the toilet brush one."

Speaking about the use of toilet mats, one wrote: "I don't know what y'all are doing to your toilet mats, but mine have never smelled." One individual added: "Am I the only person who changes their toilet mat daily? I've got 7 and after every use, I just wash it in the washer. I love the way they look after a deep clean daily."

Another cleaner commented: "The toilet mats are the most disgusting thing ever coming from a professional cleaner. Unless you put a new one after every time you flush."

Another, commenting on the black furniture advice, said: "Black furniture doesn't attract dust, it just makes it more visible." One other individual disagreed with the cleaner's advice and said: "Sorry but the only thing I disagree on is the dish rack. It actually dries your dishes without needing to use a towel. All you need to do is clean it."