Protecting your floor does not have to be an arduous task. Routine maintenance and cleaning of your floors go a long way to protect them in the long term. Be it any type of floor – hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, marble or anything else. The floor cleaning methods vary with the floor’s material, but the basic principles of maintenance stay the same. There is no one best idea to clean floor, but a little knowledge about it will keep the shine of your home intact for years.
Know what suits your purpose
The floor choice you make determines the aesthetics of your home. The variety in flooring market makes the choice all the more intriguing. All you need to assess is the purposes the room would serve, and choose flooring for the room accordingly. Once you have settled for your choice, it’s time to find out about the best methods to clean and protect them.
Cleaning tips and method
The most basic, easy and convenient step to protect your floors is to use a floor mat. Putting a floor mat on your entry doors prevent a lot of dirt, dust and grime from entering your house. This simple method of using a floor mat is surprisingly effective.
Cleaning products, if used correctly, can preserve the spark of your floors for years. Use cleaning products recommended by the manufacturers unless it is absolutely not possible to do so. It is also advised to always do a patch test of your new product before using it on the entire floor. Find a corner of your room with low foot-traffic, and test the product there to check for any adverse effects.
Sweep your floor on a day to basis to prevent dust from settling into the floor. Use a good old broom and opt for one with soft bristles, or a microfiber cloth. You can also use a vacuum cleaner, but be careful while doing so because it may scratch the hardwood finish of the floor.
For your laminate floors, it is important to not let water seep underneath the planks. Always dry mop laminate floors, and whenever necessary, spot-clean with a damp mop.
Regardless of the type of floor, it is important to take immediate care of spills and messes. The more you leave them untreated, the more will they become difficult to clean later. When cleaning old spills and messes, it is recommended to use a cleaning product approved by the manufacturer.
For vinyl floors, always avoid abrasive bristles as they can scratch and scrub the floor. When vacuum cleaning, do it on a low setting so that the ‘beater bar’ stays away from the floor, and when using wood floors, protect it from heavy furniture and certain hard footwear, as they can easily scratch the surface. If you have pets, wood flooring is probably not the most functional for you.
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