Though cleaning is a routine work and most of you are experts in it, there are times when a mistake happens. A slight carelessness or lack of awareness can cause such mistakes. Some mistakes, when neglected, can cost you a lot. Here are few such cleaning mistakes which you should avoid at all cost. 1) Cleaning bottom up : The general rule of cleaning is that you should start from the ceiling of the room and move downwards. Sweeping and mopping the floor should be the last cleaning work to be done. If it is done the other way around, it will result in additional work. 2) Not doing a patch test : While cleaning carpets and sofa, especially with a new cleaning product, it is always better to do a patch test in an area not quite visible before using the product for the entire sofa or carpet. By doing a patch test, you can make out whether the fabric shrinks or color fades. 3) Cleaning spill the wrong way : Whenever there is a liquid spill on the carpet, always bloat it dry first...