Floor Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Written by Posted On Friday, 02 August 2019 05:00
Floor Cleaning Tips and Tricks Floor Cleaning Tips and Tricks Floor Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Regardless of how tidy you are, your floors, rugs and carpets will get dirty. Between the dirt you track in your shoes, accidental spills and the inevitable accumulation of dust, your floors can get quite grimy. Because of this, maintaining a clean floor can go a long way in keeping them spick and span. Here are a few floor cleaning tips and tricks based on different types of flooring.

Floor Cleaning Tips and Tricks - Preventing a Messy Home

No matter what type of flooring you have, it’s important to routinely clean them to ensure they can handle the foot traffic. Often times, keeping your floors clean will prevent a messy house. Below are various tricks you can use based on the flooring in your home:

Natural Stone Floors

One of the most important factors to bear in mind when it comes to cleaning natural stone is to steer clear of acidic products. So that means you shouldn’t use vinegar, ammonia or bleach will as they can ruin natural stone. Your best bet, therefore, is to use a pH-neutral cleaner that won’t react with the minerals in your stone floor. For unsealed stone, avoid chemicals and simply use a microfiber mop and hot water.

Tile Floors

Tile is easy to clean. Simply mix a ¼ cup of vinegar, one drop of dish soap and water into a spray bottle. Spritz the mixture onto your tile surface and wipe it down with a microfiber cloth or mop. Steaming the tiles and grout will work well for deep cleaning.

Carpets

Unlike other flooring surfaces, carpets have their own set of rules. Because carpeting is popular in living rooms, they get a lot of foot traffic. For a deep clean, it’s best to steam clean your carpets. For regular cleaning, using a vacuum should suffice. When dealing with stains, a mixture of equal parts baking soda and vinegar, mixed with warm water should do the trick.

Hardwood Floors

Wood floors need lots of attention. Start by determining whether your floor is sealed or not. If it’s unsealed, avoid using water to clean it because that can cause the wood to warp or swell. if the floor is sealed, then it’s okay to use some water for cleaning. First, sweep, dry mop or vacuum with a soft nozzle to rid the floor of dust, debris and pet hair. If your floor is sealed, wet clean using a recommended cleaner. If you’re unsure, a simple mix of hot water and soap is a safe bet. For unsealed floors, use a specialized unsealed floor cleaner.

Linoleum

Start by sweeping or vacuuming the floor to get rid of dust, hair and dirt. Then add about six drops of mild detergent or dish soap to a gallon of warm or hot water. Dampen a mop with the mixture and use it to clean the floor in sections. Avoid getting the mop too wet since standing water can damage linoleum. Once you’re done mopping, get some cool water, rinse the mop with it and give the floor a thorough wipe to remove any soapy residue. Finally, use a cleaning cloth or towel to dry your clean floors.

Bottom Line

With a broad range of both natural and synthetic floors, you need to know how best to clean your type of flooring. While it can seem daunting to clean a home while working full time, the right floor cleaning tips and tricks will make things much easier.

 

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