When it comes to maintaining the beauty of your floors, you can’t underestimate the importance of regular cleaning. Just think about it – the cost of installing new flooring in an average-sized home can easily reach up to $2000. That’s why taking care of your floors every day sounds like a much better option.
Here at Maid Services, we understand the value of floor maintenance, and that’s why we’re here to guide you. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the most popular types of floors and the best ways to clean each one.
From achieving streak-free hardwood floors to preserving the natural beauty of marble, we’ve got you covered. The best part? You won’t need any fancy tools or obscure cleaners – most of the cleaning can be done using items you already have in your cleaning cabinet. It’s all about adjusting your cleaning method. So, let’s dive in and get those floors looking spotless!
Ceramic or Porcelain
If you have a ceramic or porcelain tile floor, you already know how easy it is to clean properly. A spill of any kind can be swiftly dealt with only a wet mop, and disinfecting it with a neutral cleaner is just as quick. The glaze over these types of floor are what makes them so resistant to staining, and nothing but the heaviest of hits (which we’re sure you do everything to avoid) will damage it.
The best way to clean them is using a string mop, since other kinds are usually flat and the glide over the grout and leave it dirty. Use a neutral or non-abrasive cleaner when mopping, otherwise you will scratch the glaze and it will eventually stain or look bad.
Hardwood
A trendy flooring type despite not being as easy to clean or maintain as other materials. Hardwood will stay in excellent shape if you clean it properly on the regular, provided that you don’t dent it by dropping anything too heavy on it. Also, avoid dragging heavy objects over it, or you run the risk of scratching the surface, something challenging to mask or repair without it running you a pretty hefty sum of money.
The best way to clean hardwood floors is to vacuum thoroughly then polish them to keep them shining as if they were new. Sweeping hardwood floors, even with a soft sweeper, can potentially scratch it by rubbing small objects against it over and over. After vacuuming, use a dry wax applicator to apply some liquid cleaner onto it.
Marble
Fancy as can be! Marble is a beautiful material to use in any way around the house, but you have to take the proper precautions to keep it looking beautiful for a long, long time. Your biggest enemy when it comes to this wonderful material is moisture since marble is porous, so you’ll first want to apply a layer of sealant to protect it from water and dust. If you’re having your house cleaned by a maid, remember to specify that.
Properly sealed marble floors are best cleaned with a soft-headed mop using hot water and a pH-neutral cleaning liquid to avoid corroding or discoloring it. Dusting and cleaning it with a damp mop every day will make sure that it stays looking amazing.
Concrete
Concrete is remarkably similar to marble when it comes to cleaning, as they both suffer from the same woes. Again, the porosity of the material makes it very susceptible to moisture and dust, so you’ll need to apply a commercial sealer to prevent them from getting below the surface.
To clean a concrete floor, dust it first with a dry, soft-bristled sweeper or mop. Use a regular cleaner on it, and wax it regularly to keep it lustrous. The advantage it has over marble is that, while it can also get stained, concrete is a lot more resistant and it won’t get discolored.
Linoleum
Many people consider linoleum a temporary measure until they can afford a nicer flooring material, but it brings plenty of benefits in the meantime. One of the best things about linoleum is how durable, lightweight, and easy to clean it is, and the variety of looks it comes in, which works for many rooms around the house.
Cleaning linoleum is simple enough. Your everyday cleaning routine for it should be just a light dusting or vacuuming, then pass a damp mop over it. Deep cleaning should be done by applying linoleum-friendly wax over the floor, then polishing with a damp cloth.
Like we mentioned at the beginning, you can do most of these techniques with the cleaning materials you already have, and the only thing you might have to buy is a commercial sealer or floor wax. Any floor can look beautiful if you put the proper care into it, so don’t spend every day thinking about when you’re going to replace yours, make it shine!
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