When reading this you are probably in a structure that has flooring. And due to that flooring existing, it gets dirty. But floors are more complicated than what you may think as they have needs and specialized cleaning requirements. That is why for really tough jobs in cleaning floors it is better to get a cleaning service.
Contrary to what some may believe, all floors are not created equal. And as such, they require different cleaning methods.
Some methods will be ineffective or even ruin the floors themselves so it’s important to know what method to use. For larger cleaning projects you may need a cleaning service to get the job done.
Popular flooring includes laminate, cork, carpet, hardwood, and linoleum. These different floors have different requirements as previously conveyed. You can also upgrade to waterproof floors.
They are way easier to clean. But luckily for you, here are five tips that will make you a floor cleaning pro, from proper techniques for the basics to learning how to clean specific flooring.
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Do Proper Vacuuming
Vacuuming is simple on the surface but if done incorrectly you could lose efficiency and the cleanliness you so desire.
The proper way to vacuum is vacuuming from side to side and then forward and backward, basically, attacking the dirt from all sides. In general, it’s also good to move the vacuum slowly to ensure that you pick up all the dirt.
It’s simple but if you never learned how to properly vacuum then you’ll be missing dirt which is the opposite of your goal.
Going slow may not make sense at first as well but the vacuum is not a black hole, which means it does take time to collect and can pass over other dirt particles if you’re going too fast.
For most, if not all flooring, you should vacuum first. This is so that you can remove all loose and surface-level dirt and dust. Then from there, you can use a specific cleaning method for a deeper clean.
Additionally, the floors should be cleaned weekly. Doing so can make the flooring look better while also preventing health issues.
Use The Correct Cleaning Products
This is straightforward but when cleaning floors it is imperative that you use the designated cleaning product. It is not in your best interest to clean your hardwood floors with window cleaner.
An easy analogy to make here is that you would never use hand soap to wash your hair, so don’t use a cleaning product not meant for the specific flooring.
The reason for doing so is that using a cleaning product not designated for the floor can damage the flooring or just be ineffective.
Regardless of the result, it’s better to make sure you have the right product than must deal with the consequences. After all, it’s a lot cheaper to buy the correct product than to replace the floor later.
Mop Without Being Counter-Productive
Usually, the system for mopping is that you have your mop and then you have your bucket.
A bucket filled with clean water until you use it once and so on and so forth, then the bucket-water becomes dirty and so you’re cleaning your floors with not-as-clean water. This, as you probably just realized, is not efficient or clean.
If you followed the first tip then you probably won’t have noticeably dirty water, but noticeable or not, it still is. It doesn’t help that the water can even splash out of the bucket, which means there’s a better way to mop.
The better way of doing this is forgoing the bucket and instead, using a liquid-dispenser, like a spray bottle, to distribute the liquid, then mopping that.
Going With The Grain
As a rule of thumb, it’s always a good idea to go with the grain. This applies especially for wood floors.
Going with the grain prevents unnecessary scuffs, scratches, blemishes, and any other unappealing mark you can think of. Going with the grain allows you to clean wood effectively instead of needing to replace it later down the road.
Micro. Fibre.
Just reading that title you should be able to realize how important microfiber is. If there was a hierarchy of materials to clean with, microfiber would be at the top.
Using microfiber mops allows for a quicker, cleaner, cost-effective, and safer clean. Due to the micro of microfiber, the design allows it to collect more dirt and other particles compared to any other mop tip.
Cleaning doesn’t need to be difficult nor take a long time. Microfiber helps make that statement true. Due to the fibers being so fine, it makes it easy to collect dirt, dust, or other particles.
Due to its absorbent properties, it requires less water in general, which means you will not be needing much water to get a good clean. Which goes hand in hand with using a spray bottle as mentioned in the tip. You can never go wrong using a microfiber mop on a floor.
The Tips To Make Your Floor Look Chic
It is important to keep in mind that these tips were general. As stated previously, there are many floor types. With that, they require different cleaning methods, what works for one flooring may be ineffective or even harm another flooring.
It’s essential that while you keep these tips in mind, that you also do additional research on how to clean your own floor.
Regardless of your flooring, it’s important to keep in mind what cleaning substance you use to make sure that it’s compatible and safe for the floor to clean with.
Cleaning doesn’t need to be complicated nor hard to achieve perfection. Basic tips of going with the grain and using the correct vacuuming technique can make all the difference.
A small amount of effort on your part can save you money down the road by not needing to replace your floors.
Given all these tips, it’s easy to imagine you being a floor cleaning pro. These tips may have seemed basic but being a pro doesn’t require intensive processes of cleaning.
In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a professional cleaner that doesn’t make use of at least one of these tips.
This is a contributor’s article from 2localgals.com