6 Cleaning Myths That Don't Actually Work—Plus 2 That Do (Real Simple Tips, Monday)

By Caylin Harris The internet is the Wild West when it comes to cleaning tips, that’s why it’s important to look to sources you trust when you have a tricky cleaning question. When in doubt, always start with the least damaging cleaning method and work from there. But just in case, here are some common cleaning myths that need to be debunked once and for all—along with two that really work. False: Freezing your jeans kills bacteria.