Have you been thinking about cleaning your floors, but are dreading the task? Or maybe you’re not sure where to start. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! A little maintenance can go a long way when it comes to cleaning floors. Knowing how to clean floors the right way is the first step to getting them sparkling clean.
Keep reading to learn all about the best cleaning methods for different types of floors.
Linoleum
The first step to cleaning linoleum is to vacuum or sweep up any dirt, hair, or dust. In high-traffic areas, it’s a good idea to do this every day. About once a week you should use a mixture of a few drops of soap and a gallon of hot water for a deeper clean. Use a damp mop to wash the floor, making sure you’re not pooling water on the floor. Once you’re done, use a clean towel to dry the floors.
Vinyl
Vinyl flooring is very durable and can stand up to a lot of abuse, but regular cleaning is necessary to keep the floor looking its best. As with any other type of flooring, be sure to wipe up any spills as soon as they happen. You should thoroughly clean your vinyl floors about once a week. Start with vacuuming or dry mopping. Then move on to using a wet mop and cleaning solution. You can find vinyl floor cleaners at the store, or make your own solution with apple cider vinegar and water.
Hardwood
Before cleaning your hardwood floor, you need to know whether it’s sealed or not. If you’re not sure, rub your finger across the floor. If you see a smudge, that means your floor probably isn’t sealed. If there’s no smudge then your floors are likely sealed. There are different cleaning methods depending on whether your hardwoods are sealed or not. Using water on unsealed floors can warp or damage them. To clean them, you simply want to sweep, dust mop, or vacuum them regularly. Sealed floors are protected against water damage. To wash them, mix a quarter cup of mild soap with water in a bucket and grab a mop. It’s a good idea to clean high-traffic areas once a week, while less trafficked areas only need to be cleaned about once a month.
Laminate
Laminate might look like hardwood, but it’s made of different materials and needs to be treated differently. It’s important to keep water from seeping underneath the planks. The best way to clean floors made of laminate is to dry mop or vacuum the floor. You can spot clean with a damp mop when necessary.
Tile
For a quick surface cleaning, tile floors need to be regularly swept or vacuumed to pick up surface dirt. Afterward, it’s a good idea to use a mixture of mild soap and hot water to mop the floor. For an occasional deep clean, think about using a steam cleaner to clean both the tile and the grout. If you own a business, consider hiring a commercial cleaning service instead of cleaning yourself.
Now You Know How to Clean Floors of All Kinds
Now that you know how to clean floors of all kinds, are you ready to get to work? From hardwood to tile, this guide has the floor cleaning tips you need to get the floors in your home or business sparkling clean. If you’re interested in more articles like this, check out the rest of our blog!
