Knowing how to properly clean the floors allows not only to maintain cleanliness in the house, but also protects the floor from damage and premature wear. We will consider the most appropriate tools, especially the choice of inventory and step-by-step instructions for wet cleaning, depending on the type of coating.

Universal advice.  Try to use a minimum of water so that it does not leak into the cracks, do not spoil the material and does not create a favorable environment for the development of fungi and bacteria.

Floor Cleaners

Depending on the functional purpose, the following types are distinguished:

  • Antibacterial - provide sterility of the room, but can be hazardous to health, because when washing particles of the substance get into the respiratory tract, skin and mucous membranes. When working with antibacterial agents, be sure to use gloves and a gauze bandage (respirator).
  • Antistatic - used in premises (production workshops, hospitals), where there is a risk of static electricity that can cause a fire. At home, these drugs are needed only for floors of plastic and antistatic polymer coating.
  • Disinfectants - kill fungi, bacteria and viruses, but often contain chlorine that is dangerous for people and domestic animals. Therefore, work with disinfectants only with gloves, preventing the preparation from contacting the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the treated room should not be children and animals. After cleaning the floor, make the airing.
  • To remove stains and dirt - cope with pollution of varying complexity. It is better to select a separate drug under the type of coverage.

There are universal means for cleaning the floor, but often they are less effective specialized analogues.

Inventory for cleaning the floor

Minimum set: broom, dustpan, rag and bucket. Depending on the situation, a vacuum cleaner (including a washing one) and a mop can be used additionally.

The washing vacuum cleaner ideally copes with cleaning floors that do not tolerate excess moisture, such as marble, sisal and bamboo. Equally effective is the use of the device on any traditional coatings, including parquet and linoleum. The larger the area, the more powerful the vacuum cleaner is desirable to buy, it will save not only strength, but also time. Aqua-filter - better removes dust, preventing the appearance of allergies.

Buy only expensive mops, because cheap ones are made from materials that do not wash off dirt and after several uses become unusable.

Rope mop washes faster than others and it is easier to press, but not suitable for marble and wood coatings, as it can leave scratches. Rectangular microfiber mop will appeal to lovers of unhurried, thorough washing. The ideal option for tile coatings in the bath and toilet is a mop with a sponge that absorbs moisture well.


  Rope mop can scratch marble and wood

How to mop the floor

  1. Wet a dry mop in water and squeeze well.
  2. In places of severe pollution, rub the floor more intensively with pressure.
  3. Surfaces with texture and roughness, such as tiles, wipe, drawing eight. This will help to clean the dirt faster and better, leaving no streaks on the surface.
  4. After cleaning, rinse the mop in clean water, squeeze and dry upside down.

Features of cleaning floors with a different coating

Parquet.  You can not strongly moisturize. Sweep or vacuum the parquet floor, then wipe with a damp but well-wrung mop or cloth. For cleaning of strong pollution use special polishing and moisture protective means.

Laminate.  Another cover that does not like water. There are waterproof types of laminate, but in any case, try to get a minimum of water on the floor, and collect as quickly as possible (reduce the time of contact of moisture with the surface to a minimum). To remove stains from the laminate, use liquid soap or specially designed for this coating preparations.

Tile, linoleum (vinyl), paint.  The most unpretentious types of floor. Well cleaned with warm water and detergent. To add shine to the painted floor, you can wipe with a cloth moistened with liquid ammonia solution (5 parts of water to 1 part of alcohol) or ordinary laundry detergent.

Bung.  Use a soft cloth and non-abrasive products for cleaning cork floors. Wipe off dirt with a sponge, avoid waterlogging, even if a moisture-repellent wax coating is applied.

Unpainted tree.  Resistant material for cleaning that fit hot water and a hard brush. The wooden floor quickly absorbs dirt, but the boards can be strongly rubbed and even bleached.

How often to wash the floor

The frequency depends on many factors, including the number of tenants and the operation of the premises, for example, the floors in common areas need to be washed daily and sometimes several times a day. Experienced averaged standards that allow you to maintain cleanliness and not wear out the coating ahead of time, you can restore:

  • painted wooden floor - every 2-3 days in the rooms, in the kitchen and in the hallway is better to wipe daily;
  • unpainted wooden floor - every 7-10 days, but carefully;
  • linoleum - preferably wipe with a damp cloth every day, wash once a week;
  • parquet - wet cleaning no more than 1-2 times a year;
  • laminate - once a month;
  • tile - as far as pollution, the coating is resistant, so it is not afraid even of daily cleaning.

To keep the entire floor clean longer, wipe dirt accumulations as often as possible: near the front door and the cat tray, under the kitchen sink, etc. As a result, debris will not be spread throughout the apartment.

Step by Step Floor Wash Instructions

  1. When general cleaning of the home, leave the floor cleaning to the very end, systematically moving from above (ceiling, furniture, walls) down.
  2. Remove all unnecessary things from the floor - roll the carpet into a roll, lift or move chairs, flower vases and other objects to another room.
  3. Be sure to sweep or vacuum the floor before washing. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach places under the bed and furniture, where a lot of dirt accumulates, which, when wet, leaves stains. In order not to raise dust, moisten the tip of the broom with water, then remove excess moisture from the floor cloth or mop.
  4. Start cleaning the floor from the far corner of the door. First, wipe the baseboards and the space near the walls, then move to the center, and then - to the exit.
  5. To avoid any stains on the floor, after washing, wipe the surface with a dry, clean cloth.
  6. Wait until the surface is completely dry, only after that you can walk, lay carpets and place chairs on the floor.

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A good hostess always tries to keep her. And without thoroughly washed floor it is difficult to imagine. That is why advice on how to clean floors will be relevant for any woman.

  1. Before washing the flooring, clean the area as much as possible - raise the chairs, remove the toys and things that lie on top.
  2. Wash the floor from the farthest corner of the room. In this case, you will have to walk less on the washed surface, and in the end it will look cleaner.
  3. Thoroughly flush the joints between the baseboards and the floor covering, slowly moving towards the exit.
  4. Change the water in the bucket as often as possible.
  5. Before cleaning the floor with a broom. Be sure to dampen it before use. Instead of a broom, you can use a vacuum cleaner. It will shorten the cleaning time much.

Cleaning with a mop

Mop - this is one of the most popular items for cleaning an apartment. But to achieve a good result, you need to choose and use it correctly. First of all, pay attention to the height of the handle. The mop should reach the armpits, so that during washing the woman should have less strain on her back. It will also allow to wash the surface in hard to reach places.

  1. On the floor surface with a mop draw a "figure of eight." Thanks to this simple technique, you will quickly collect garbage in the center of the room, and you will not move it from place to place.
  2. Do not wet the mop too much - excessive moisture damages any floor.
  3. In heavily soiled areas, press the mop lightly.
  4. After use, rinse the mop thoroughly and put it to dry “upside down”.

How to wash the floor with your hands

For manual cleaning you need to choose a quality rag. Pour clean water into the bucket, dilute a small amount of detergent, moisten a cloth, squeeze it thoroughly. The principle of cleaning floors remains the same as in the case of a mop. Start cleaning from the farthest corner. Rinse the rag as often as possible. If necessary, wipe the cleaned surface with dry material.

What rag to choose?

In the old days, old t-shirts and t-shirts were used to clean floors. Today, the stores have entire departments where you can buy a rag for every taste. What material can it be from?

  • viscose. The material perfectly absorbs and retains moisture. In the dry form, he, unfortunately, quickly loses strength. Viscose is contraindicated for hot water and twisting. Pay attention to the options not from pure viscose, but with the addition of synthetic fibers;
  • synthetics. The material copes with pollution of any complexity. Synthetic craftsmanship dries quickly and lasts a long time;
  • microfiber. The material consists of microscopic fibers of cotton and polyester. Small fibers penetrate the farthest crevices and perfectly wash away dirt and dust.

Steam cleaner

Modern housewives are increasingly choosing this device. It perfectly cleans the surface, but it is suitable only for floors covered with linoleum. For cleaning, you must select the mode "2" or "3". This will reduce the temperature and the device will not spoil the surface.

Folk remedies

  1. Petrol. In the house where there are small children, traces of felt-tip pens, sweet tea, sweets, etc. often appear on the floor. Get rid of them will allow gasoline. Soak a mop in this product and wipe the contaminated area. After this, wipe the floor with a clean, slightly moistened material. At the end, "walk" with a dry cloth.
  2. A solution of water and milk. This composition will make the floor brilliant. To prepare it, mix equal quantities of water and milk.
  3. Flax is not enough. The product perfectly protects the surface from damage, so you need to use it to lubricate a cleanly washed floor.

How to clean the floor? Choosing a detergent

When choosing a cleaning agent, pay attention to the type of flooring. For each type of floor there is a product. For parquet fit the most delicate composition that gently clean the surface. Linoleum can not be washed with cleaners containing alcohol. Do not use powdered products.

Do not use liquid soap to clean the floor tile. The best option is to put a slice of laundry soap into the water and wash the floor. This product perfectly cleans the tile and kills all germs.

Wash the laminate with an agent with a minimum level of acidity. It is worth considering the fact that it can only be washed once a year. In other cases, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth moistened with soapy water.

Parquet should be washed in the same way as laminate. After each wet cleaning it must be thoroughly rubbed with mastic. It is possible to wash the coating completely only if it is covered with linoleum. Wooden painted floors are allowed to wash every day - they are not afraid of moisture. If there are stains on the tree, they are easily cleaned with ammonia.

Expert opinion

Lyubov Korshunova

Experienced housewife.

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Unpainted wooden floor can only be washed once a week. For washing it is necessary to use soap and hot water. After washing, the surface is thoroughly wiped with a damp sponge and treated with dry material. Daily you can wash the coating of tiles.

How to wash different types of floor surfaces

Wooden floor

Cleaning depends largely on whether the wooden boards are painted or not. If not, then wash it is necessary to use detergent and cool water. Carefully squeeze the cloth is not worth it - you just need to walk on the floor and well moisten it.

Take a mop with stiff bristles and clean the surface. Walk around with a damp cloth soaked in clean water. Treat the surface with a dry cloth.

Painted or varnished wood floors are also washed with detergents and a rag. For cleansing is better to choose a brush. Carefully unscrew the washcloth. Move it from the far corner of the room and gradually head towards the exit.

At the end, pay attention to the center of the room. To make the coating shine, combine the same quantities of vegetable oil and methyl alcohol. Dampen a rag in this composition and walk on the dry floor. After drying, wash the boards with acetic acid diluted in plenty of pure water.

Laminate

After washing, stains and stains often remain on the laminate, so preventive measures must be taken. In the water for cleaning, add 1 tbsp. spoon of shampoo, liquid soap or dishwashing detergent. Perfect gel powder. During cleaning, change water as often as possible.

Another way to wash laminate is to use acetic acid and a soft mop. Pour the vinegar into the water, soak the mop in the resulting composition and, moving from the door, thoroughly clean the surface. The bite contributes to the rapid evaporation of moisture, so the water will not have time to leave stains on the laminate.

If there is heavy dirt, apply foam from detergent on them, leave for 10 minutes and wash off with a rag. Laminate can be washed no more than 3 times a week.

Parquet

Parquet is wooden lacquered plank. Thanks to this, excess moisture does not penetrate inside, and the flooring maintains an attractive appearance for many years. Parquet can not be washed too often. The best option for cleaning - carefully wrung out a rag.

To give shine experienced housewives use glycerin. After the parquet has dried, it must be rubbed with special mastic and polished with suede fabric to add shine. Parquet can be washed only once a week.

Porcelain and linoleum

To clean this type of surfaces you can not use abrasive cleaners and hot water. Linoleum is cleaned only as it gets dirty. Once a month it should be rubbed with linseed oil or vegetable oil. Due to this, it is possible to return plasticity to the material and prevent premature breakage.

How to clean the floor after repair?

  1. Pour water into a bucket, dilute 1 tbsp. grated soap, leave to infuse, whisk until foamy.
  2. Apply the resulting foam on the coating, let the dirt dissolve.
  3. Foam collect a damp rag.
  4. Change the water, wipe the floor again, dry with a soft cloth.
  5. If the surface is very dirty, break it into separate sections. Wash each area with soapy water, and then wipe dry with a rag. Water change after each stage. Some salt can be added to the soap solution.

Floor washing is not an easy and tedious procedure. But if you use our advice, you will clean the room quickly and efficiently.

Everyone knows that you need to clean every week in your home: clean the surface with a vacuum cleaner, wipe the dust and clean the floor. But not everyone knows how to properly clean the floors, which can be made of different coatings that require special treatment. There are many proven and effective recipes on how to clean the floors in the house, without leaving stains and without damaging the flooring, and also (which is a lot important) your health. Use the following recipes and you will know how to clean floors quickly and efficiently.

Wooden floors are often found in apartments and houses. The floor of the tree is of two types - painted and unpainted.

If you want to clean the unpainted wooden floor with high quality, then he absolutely does not need special care. You can simply wash the cover weekly using the following method:

  • Take a bucket and pour warm but not hot water into it.
  • It is necessary to add a little soap to the water (better than household).
  • Wash the floor in the house.
  • Then type in a bucket of clean water and once again run a mop on the floor surface.
  • Then you need to wipe everything with a dry cloth to avoid stains.

In the case when the wooden floor is covered with paint, it can be cleaned of dirt in this way (this method is suitable for regular cleaning of the wooden floor):

  • Use warm water and mix a couple of tablespoons of detergent or regular laundry detergent (not too active) into the container.
  • Wet a piece of soft cloth with water and dry the floors.
  • Periodically unscrew the cloth and change the water when it becomes dirty. So you will not spread it on the floor with dirt and do not leave a divorce.
  • If necessary, go over the surface again.

Please note that it is not necessary to wash the floor only with your hands; you can also use various mops that have a spin function, or soft brushes.

How to wash the parquet floor?

Method number 1

  • Type in a container of cold water.
  • Dissolve in it a little glycerin in the ratio - 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of water.
  • Soak a cloth or a soft brush in water and walk on the surface of the parquet.

Method number 2

  • Gather warm water and dissolve some soap in it (you can take the usual household or liquid).
  • Moisten the cloth lightly with water and wash the floor with it.
  • In order not to leave marks and stains, after drying, you should rub the parquet with mastic using a brush.

Attention! It is better not to wash the parquet with hot water so as not to damage the varnish and the wood itself.

How to effectively wash the tiles?

If your house has tiled floors, they also do not require special care. When you want, you can wipe them with a damp cloth. For regular, for example, weekly care, this method is suitable:

  • Dissolve in warm water detergent or laundry soap (per 5 liters will need no more than 4 tablespoons).
  • Take a rag, moisten it in the solution and wash the tiled floor.
  • Pour dirty water and clean.
  • Run again on the floor to clean the remaining detergent. Thus, on a tile there will be no stains.

How to clean the seams between the tiles?

After some time the seams between the tiles may darken. This is due to the fact that the seams between the tiles actively absorb dirt, moisture, dust and dyes. To the floor in the house did not look sloppy, you need to regularly bleach the seams between the tiles.

If you want to whitewash the seams between the tiles, use the usual solution based on hydrogen peroxide. This detergent will be safe for the tile and the composition that is put between the seams, but can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to wear rubber gloves while working with it.

To prepare a solution that will help clean the joints between the tiles, add a small amount of water to the container. Add to the water a mixture of dishwashing detergent, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda in a ratio of 1´1´1. The resulting solution will wash the seams between the tiles from the fat, and baking soda and peroxide can whiten them. Scrub them with a toothbrush and leave for a few hours for exposure. Rinse the floor with clean water. This procedure is recommended to be done periodically, for example, once every few months.

Using the above tips, you can clean the flooring properly, without leaving stains.

Can or can not be washed in the evening?

This sign has long taken root in our families. But, really, why not wash the floors in the evening? Some still believe in the old omen, which says that to clean and take out the garbage in the evening or at night means to sweep money and well-being from your home. It is also possible that earlier in the old days, when everyone lived in the huts, the floors did not wash in the evening due to the fact that during the night the oven was cooling down and in the morning it could be damp and cold at home (especially in winter).

Today it is impossible to wash the floor for the night because the use of most of the detergents involves airing the apartment after use. However, at night this can be quite problematic. Of course, most detergents are not toxic, but breathing them for a long time is still harmful. Better to the maximum try not to inhale the fumes from household chemicals. In the case when the floors are washed in the evening, then you and your loved ones have to inhale the harmful fumes released by the various chemical compounds found in cleaning products.

Floor washing during pregnancy

Many young women during pregnancy are often interested in the following question: can they clean the floor safely and without harm to their future baby’s health? Of course, if you are on a short term, and during pregnancy you are not bothered by toxemia and various unpleasant feelings, then you can do wet cleaning. Remember that in a clean tidy house you will breathe better. Daily wet cleaning prevents dust from accumulating.

However, wet cleaning is not recommended in the period after the first semester of pregnancy. After all, after this the abdomen increases, which also increases the load on the spine of a woman. At this time of pregnancy, do not refuse the help of loved ones and take care of yourself from heavy physical labor.

  • Do not expose the life of the future baby to danger. It is best to refuse cleaning during pregnancy, especially if it involves lifting heavy objects.
  • During pregnancy, the floor can only be washed with a mop. Moreover, the mop must have a spin function.
  • Get synthetic cleaning products (rags, mop), as it is more convenient to take care of them.
  • Use a detergent that does not contain chlorine and does not have an unpleasant pungent odor.
  • Do not bend over or squat. One can only stand on one knee.
  • When you rise, lean on the hips.
  • If you really need to, wash the floors, sitting on a chair or stool.
  • Buy a special washing vacuum cleaner, which will be an indispensable solution during pregnancy.

Quickly cleaning the floor in the whole house is not as easy as it seems to many housewives. In this case, as in any household cleaning, there are a lot of nuances, the knowledge of which greatly facilitates hard work. After all, modern interior design offers a variety of flooring, and each of them has its own approach to professional cleaning. Let's borrow a couple of secrets and find out how to quickly and easily clean the floor in the whole house. This and other information can be found in our material.

Washing of floors - the final stage of general cleaning of any dwelling. After things are laid out in places, the cabinets are wiped, and the surfaces are free of dust, it is time to clean the floor from sand, dirt and stains. If you follow the simple rules at this stage, it will be possible to carry out this part of the harvesting much faster and with less effort. After all, you see, at the end of the cleaning activities there is not so much energy left, and yet it is the floors that are one of the dirtiest surfaces in the house, and it is necessary to clean them of dirt as carefully as possible.

Simple rules for cleaning floors

Many of these rules seem obvious and too simple, but they allow you to quickly and effectively cope with cleaning floors. If you ignore them, the process inevitably delays, absorbing time and energy. But this is what we do not want. Therefore, we follow simple tips and significantly simplify your life!

Before you start washing the floor, you must remove all things from it, and remove small objects, such as chairs or stools, from the room or place them on the tables with their legs up. Needless to say, you need to shake the dust out of the carpets first. Otherwise, all dirt from the carpet quickly transferred to a clean floor and firmly stuck to it, greatly complicating the subsequent cleaning.

Do not immediately begin wet cleaning - the best thing is to vacuum the floor first or sweep the sand and dry dirt with a broom or brush. If this is not done, they will be smeared with a wet rag over the floor covering - it will be more difficult to clean the floor, and besides, stains will remain. If you use a broom, it should be slightly moistened so that the dust does not rise into the air and again does not settle on the already swept surface.

Washing the floor with a damp cloth should be started from the corners opposite to the entrance. Be sure to pay attention to the baseboards - they accumulate a lot of dirt and dust. Try not to step on already washed areas, gradually moving towards the exit. Otherwise, your traces will remain on the coating, which will be noticeable after the floor has dried.

In order to avoid stains, and the floor shone, it is best to wash it with water with a small amount of a special detergent for floor coverings diluted in it. In this case, it is easier to wash off the dirt and do not have to wipe the floor several times. In addition, after such a cleaning coating will shine. Another plus: the next time cleaning will be given much easier, and dirt from the floor will be easier to clean.

Change contaminated water frequently so that dirt and harmful bacteria are not transferred from one room to another.

Methods for cleaning various floor coverings

Depending on the type of flooring, the ways of its effective cleaning differ. After all, today in the houses you can find both parquet, painted wooden floor or cork, and laminate and linoleum. Each such material has its own characteristics, and also reacts differently to excess water. Smearing the dirt with a wet rag can easily ruin the floor. Therefore, we understand the types of flooring and how to clean them.

Wood floors

Wooden floors are usually covered with paint or varnish. Due to this, the natural material does not absorb water, which means that such floors can be washed with a damp cloth.

For daily cleaning, simply wipe the cover. If the floor is cleaned once a week, some detergent should be diluted in the water in order to clean the accumulated dirt. You can use liquid soap and clean the floor with soap and water. After that, you will have to wipe the coating a couple of times with a cloth moistened with clean water to remove any soap residue.

If you use detergent for HG parquet, then you will not need to wipe the floor again after such treatment. This product is intended not only for parquet, but also for wooden floors. Quite a bit of funds must be diluted in water to prepare the washing solution. It is enough to wash the floor with a cloth dipped in it to get rid of dirt and give a shine to the floor.

The popular way of adding shine to wooden painted floors is to use a solution of water and vinegar for washing. By the way, the paint due to this cleaning will last on the coating for much longer. Unambiguous minus - the smell of vinegar, which will be some time felt in the room. Therefore, this method is not very suitable for daily cleaning.

Parquet

The parquet popular at all times is capricious in cleaning. A wet rag with flowing drops of water is destructive to him. Like scratches from the heels or claws of animals - the varnish is covered with a web of scratches and the floor ceases to shine. That is why special means are best for washing the parquet.

Before embarking on wet cleaning, parquet must be well vacuumed. This way all rubbish and sand that can scratch the varnish will be removed from it. By the way, a washing vacuum cleaner and steam cleaner for cleaning such a floor is absolutely not suitable. Hot steam will cause early floor swelling.

The main rule: the parquet is not friendly with water. Therefore, only a slightly damp cloth, which has been wrung out very carefully, is suitable for daily floor cleaning.

A full wash of a parquet with a wet rag using a soap solution can be carried out no more than a couple of times a year. At the same time immediately after washing off dirt and stains, the coating should be wiped dry and treated with a special protective agent. To make the parquet shine, some glycerin is added to the water to wash it.

Stains and traces of dirt should be removed from the floor as quickly as possible, otherwise they will be absorbed into the structure of the floor and will not be able to clean them. Coverage will be hopelessly flawed.

Professional cleaning of parquet involves the use of a special composition. Perfect for daily use. It will not only remove all dust and dirt from such a floor, but also help to cope with stains. But the floor will be protected from heavy dirt, scratches and tarnishing special. In addition, he will give the floor a delightful shine. Before applying the composition to the coating, it should be further cleaned. The product will remove the layers of the old polishing composition, as well as all the ingrained dirt and stains. By the way, this tool can try to deal with old stains. It is only after such thorough processing that fresh polish is applied to the floor surface. In this case, even such a capricious coating as parquet will be reliably protected from any adversity.

Laminate

Due to the moderate cost and at the same time good decorative properties, laminate is increasingly being chosen for flooring in any dwellings. The multi-layered nature of this material ensures its strength and durability. The top layer, which is most often acted with acrylic or melamine resin, protects the laminate from damage. However, this floor cannot be called absolutely invulnerable. Laminate is afraid of scratches and excess water.

For such a floor, timely cleaning of sand and dirt is a vital necessity. First of all, dry garbage is always removed from the surface, and only then you can start wet cleaning. The grains of sand leave a web of small scratches on the laminate and deprive it of shine.

Wet cleaning every day, if you have laminate laminate, is undesirable. It will be enough a couple of times a week. On other days, use a broom, brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dirt. By the way, the washing vacuum cleaner is often not worth using. After cleaning the floor with it, immediately wipe the floor with a dry absorbent cloth to remove excess moisture.


For wet cleaning laminate is perfect microfiber cloth or mop with a soft cloth nozzle. The main thing is to prevent the accumulation on the floor of excess moisture and the appearance of puddles. Water will cause the laminate to swell.

People's Council: to prevent stains on the laminate, some vinegar is added to the water for washing.

Specialists in the field of cleaning use professional tools for washing laminate that do not allow excessive wetting of the floor, gently clean it and create a protective layer on the surface. These compositions include. It easily cleans even difficult dirt, prevents fading of the floor and returns a beautiful shine to it. The product is very easy to apply - it is enough to dilute a small amount of it in water and wash the laminate with a well-wrung napkin. After this treatment, the floor does not need to be cleaned again with clean water, which significantly saves time for cleaning. The tool leaves a protective layer on the surface that will contribute to less pollution, as well as prolong the life of the floor.

Linoleum

This type of flooring attracts with its practicality. In addition, linoleum looks good and shines pleasantly, especially if it has just been laid. Moreover, now on sale is a huge variety of such material. However, in order for linoleum to continue to delight with its beautiful appearance, it is necessary to properly care for it and protect such flooring from the effects of high temperatures, mechanical damage, abrasives and chemicals. They can cause irreparable harm to him.

Immediately after laying the linoleum should be left alone for several days and only a vacuum cleaner or a broom should be used to clean it, in other words, dry cleaning.


Remember: before washing linoleum, it must be swept or cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Such a floor, like almost any coating, is afraid of exposure to abrasives. In this role, just the same, and will be the grains of sand and small stones, if you do not remove them from the floor before washing. Otherwise, very soon your linoleum will lose its attractive luster, since it will be covered with a web of minor scratches. In addition, the uncleaned dry dirt will be smeared on the surface and you will have to fight divorces.

After a couple of days after laying, you can begin to carry out wet cleaning of such a coating - with a rag dipped in plain water, or in a solution of liquid soap or powder, if the linoleum is very dirty. However, keep in mind that after this you will have to wipe the floor several times with clean water to wash off the soap stains.

To linoleum for a long time pleased with the brilliance and brightness of paints, as well as not dried up, experts in the field of cleaning use professional detergent compositions to wash it. Their advantages are obvious: no need to wash off clean water from the floor, do not leave streaks, easily remove all dirt and, most importantly, protect the floor from external influences. These products include. It easily copes even with ingrained dirt, improves the decorative properties of the coating and serves as its reliable protection from the rays of the bright sun, abrasive effect and other factors, provided it is regularly used. It is necessary only to wash the linoleum with a product diluted in water, wait for the coating to dry, and then lightly polish it to achieve a pleasant shine.

Cork floor

Environmental friendliness as well as softness and warmth distinguish cork from other flooring materials. The disadvantages of this coating include the complexity of installation, rather high cost, as well as fragility. To cork floor served for a long time, you need to know how to take care of him, and to strictly comply with all requirements.

This coating can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, a soft brush, and a well-wrung damp cloth. The cork is afraid of excess water, and the accidentally spilled liquid must be wiped up immediately.


Cork can be washed with a solution of soap or powder. The main thing is not to rub the floor with abrasives and do not use aggressive substances for cleaning.

Delicately clean stubborn dirt, update the surface and protect it from microdamages will help all the same. It is enough to dilute a little of the composition in water and wash the floor with it to significantly improve its appearance. Invisible to the eye protective layer that remains on the coating, will significantly extend its service life. To protect the cork floor as much as possible, experts advise regularly using HG to clean it.

By following the rules for cleaning floors, you can cope with this difficult job quickly and easily. In addition, your correct actions will help protect the material from which your floor is made, and extend its life!

You will be surprised, but the specialists of cleaning companies generally recommend not to wash floors in an apartment more often than ... two or three times a year! Just “washing” and “wet cleaning”, as it turns out, are two different concepts. In the second case, the procedure is carried out regularly. But the general cleaning of the floor with the use of additional detergents should not be frequent, so as not to damage the surface.

Optimal frequency

If we talk about the frequency of wet cleaning in the house, then there are no established standards, such as in a hospital where you need to wash the wards two or three times a day. In the apartment it all depends on the type of flooring, the composition and lifestyle of the family, the time of year. For example, in a house with linoleum, where two working adults and a school child live, need to wash the floors:

  • in summer - every other day;
  • in the winter - several times a week.

At the same time, it is advisable to process the entrance hall, kitchen and children's room daily, regardless of the season and type of floor. To keep up and wet cleaning did not take much time, keep inventory on hand. And teach households to simple rules: wipe shoes immediately upon returning home, put things on your shelves, do not accumulate dirty dishes and garbage.

Necessary inventory

Before you start cleaning the floors, you need to prepare the room, equipment and tune in to cleaning. We will need:

  • rags;
  • mop;
  • bucket;
  • brush;
  • rubber gloves;
  • floor washing liquid.

For washing floors, preference should be given to rags made of synthetic and cotton fiber. For rubbing it is better to take wool or flannel fabric. The bucket should be roomy and three-quarters full of water.

Where to begin

Before you start cleaning, you will change into "home". Your "uniform" should be soft, practical and not constraining movement. Wipe the sole of the slippers so that you do not leave dusty marks on the clean surface. Further:

  • air the rooms  - and also remove dusty deposits from furniture and carpets;
  • free up space  - it is necessary to roll and remove carpets, lift chairs, floor vases, lamps and other oversized interior items;
  • wipe the legs - it is these parts of the furniture that “cling” to dust, hair, dirt;
  • clean the garbage with a wet broom or vacuum cleaner.

How to clean the floors: the subtleties of wet cleaning

After the preparatory stage is completed, visually divide the floor into small areas and proceed:

  • use detergents  - special floor cleaning liquids such as Pronto or Mr. Proper will make it easy to cope with pollution and leave a pleasant aroma;
  • start from hard to reach places  - walk the mop under the bed, wardrobe, table;
  • move away from the window  - towards the door in order not to trample down the washed areas;
  • wash to clean  - Wipe the floor until the water is clear;
  • change water often  - Immediately, as soon as it is slightly dimmed;
  • wipe dry  - use a dry cloth to remove residual moisture so that there are no streaks and the coating is not deformed;
  • wash rags, nozzles, brushes  - and also wash the bucket, and send the inventory to dry on the balcony until the next cleaning.

Mop or hand

No matter how you decide to wash the floor - with a mop or with your hands - you need to follow the rules described above. The result in both cases will be achieved. But how to work more conveniently? Is it possible to wash the floors manually without streaks? Here you decide yourself, focusing on the pros and cons described in the table.

Table - Features of mop and manual mopping

How to wash the floorsprosMinuses
Hands- It is useful for a figure (more calories are burned);
  - no need to spend money on a mop and attachments to it;
  - convenient to wash baseboards and corners;
  - the result seems better;
- strong pollution is removed only manually		- It takes more time;
  - it is difficult to handle hard-to-reach places under the furniture;
  - it is inconvenient to work with gloves, and without them the manicure deteriorates;
Mop- Cleaning is faster;
  - there is no load on the back, hands and knees;
  - it is convenient to process the floor under the furniture;
  - hygienic;
  - if the mop is automatic spinning, hands are not exposed to detergents		- A good mop is expensive;
  - plinths, corners and stubborn stains still have to be processed manually;
  - if you just need to quickly refresh the "prominent places", the mop is more difficult to tack between carpets and furniture

Folk remedies for different decking

The territory of a modern house is not always limited to one type of flooring. Often the floors in the bedroom are covered with the same material, in the kitchen - with another, and in the bathroom - the third. Modern housewives know how to quickly clean the floors in the apartment, regardless of their type, using both modern and folk remedies. Such methods are especially relevant when there is a “general”, and you need to clean the coating from complex contaminants. As a means of cleaning can be useful:

  • powder (washing, cleaning);
  • soap (household, liquid);
  • ammonia;
  • vinegar (citric acid);
  • salt;
  • glycerol;
  • turpentine;
  • mastic.

Board unpainted floor

Features This is an environmentally friendly coating. The floor is wooden and is called unpainted because of its external characteristics. Although, in fact boards are always treated with oil, varnish or wax. This, in fact, is also a kind of paint, only colorless, due to which the bars retain their natural look. Remove stubborn stains from this floor in the following way.

What to do

  1. Dissolve two tablespoons of soap chips in 6 liters of warm water.
  2. The resulting solution to treat the floor using a brush with stiff bristles.
  3. Pour vinegar into clean cold water: two tablespoons per 6 liters of water.
  4. Clean the floor with acidified water using a soft cloth.
  5. Wipe dry.

Instead of soap, you can use a solution with whiteness: you need three-four-spoons of bleach for the same amount of water. Then you can not strongly rub the polluted areas. And in order to save the unpainted flooring from dampness and decay, it is advised to rub it with a cloth dipped in turpentine twice a year.

Board painted floor

Features He is not afraid of water. If the paint is good, it will not peel off even under the influence of strong detergents. It is easy to remove dirt from such a coating. The only thing you need is to make the boards shine. Salvage will help here.

What to do

  1. In 6 liters of cold water dilute two tablespoons of ammonia.
  2. Additionally, flush the solution is not necessary.

Places where the oil paint has faded slightly from time to time can be rubbed with mastic for a parquet of a suitable color. This little trick will allow you to postpone the repair and keep an attractive look of the flooring.

Parquet and laminate

Features Parquet and laminate are considered the most capricious types of flooring. For cleaning do not use abrasive cleaners, steam cleaners. Do not allow moisture in the cracks, it contributes to the swelling of the floor. Acceptable use of the purchase of funds type "Denkmit". This tool incorporates wax, carefully cares for the coating, protects it from UV rays and premature wear. If you do not use special care products, remember: this floor is better not to wet. Just vacuum well, wipe with a damp cloth and carefully remove the remaining moisture, rubbing it with a dry flannel to a shine. And you can get rid of persistent stains on the floor with the help of washing powder.

What to do

  1. From one tablespoon of washing powder and a small amount of water "knead" gruel.
  2. Apply to stain, leave overnight.
  3. In the morning, rinse with warm water.

In the case of parquet flooring, it will help glycerin to clean the floor to make it shine. Dissolve four tablespoons of the drug in a liter of water and wipe the floor with a solution. And for the laminate advise this method: vinegar and very hot water. But do not leave puddles, work well wrung cloth.

Tile and ceramic tile

Features The most unpretentious floor is tiled. It is easy to wash, clean from dirt, dust and stains. The smooth, glossy surface is washed as follows.

What to do

  1. In a bucket of water, dilute four to five drops of ammonia.
  2. If desired, and if available, add a tablespoon of dishwasher brightener.
  3. Wash the floor with the resulting solution.
  4. Wipe dry.

A tile with a rough surface is cleaned with a sponge or brush, using soapy water or commercial products like Mr. Proper, Glorix, Cif. Strong contamination can be removed with the Pemolux universal soda cleaner.

Linoleum

Features Linoleum is not resistant to ammonia, powders with soda, hot water, bleach and hard brushes. It is necessary to wash the linoleum coating quickly, otherwise the design may suffer.

What to do

  1. In 6 liters of water dissolve two tablespoons of soap chips.
  2. Wash the floor with the resulting solution.
  3. From above, immediately walk with clean cool water, not allowing the soap to dry.
  4. If linoleum is smooth, moisten a soft cloth with linseed oil and rub the floor.

Dark spots from linoleum are removed with a slurry of pounded chalk and water. Zelenka from such a floor can be scrubbed with a nail polish remover or foam soap. Brushing can be wiped with a cloth moistened with a solution of milk and water. Once every three months, linoleum should be rubbed with linseed oil, then polished with a soft silk cloth.

Carpet

Features This is a coating that does not tolerate wet cleaning. It is best to clean it with special dry foam, using a vacuum cleaner for subsequent removal of the product. Or use preparations for cleaning carpets. You can also use a washing vacuum cleaner or steam cleaner. In winter, carpet, if there is a possibility of dismantling, is cleaned in the snow. But how to clean resistant stains?

What to do

  1. Mix three large spoons of medical alcohol with a spoonful of vinegar.
  2. Moisten the stain and leave for half an hour.
  3. Remove the solution with a sponge.

Universal methods of persistent stains

Remembering several universal techniques, you can easily cope with stains of any complexity on all types of coverage.

  • Dirt The easiest way to wash it off with detergent or detergent for dishes like "Fae".
  • Fat To clean the fat from the floor, mix soda and sunflower oil to a consistency of thick cream. The resulting mixture rub the floor, let stand 10-15 minutes. And then - sweep the remnants of soda with a broom and wash with cold water.
  • Mold Defeating it can mopping with bleach. The use of bleach requires compliance with proportions, the use of protective equipment and mandatory ventilation of the room. 10 g of bleach is added to 5 liters of water. The floor is cleaned when the windows are open, when there are no children or animals in the house.

To make the floor shine, use table vinegar when washing - two large spoons per 10 liters of water. And for a pleasant aroma, you can add one or two drops of essential oil to the bucket.

Processing after repair

The hardest thing to wash off the traces of repair from the floor. They are the marks from whitewashing, putty, glue and paint. Before cleaning the floors after repair, it is necessary to remove stains.

  • Paint and glue. They are best removed with acetone or white spirit. If wallpaper glue, then it is washed off with ordinary heat water in several passes. Oil paint is easy to remove with Cif cream. If linoleum is stained, try scrubbing the stain with vegetable oil. Fresh waterborne stains are easily removed with soapy water. If the “blots” are old and the coating tolerates moisture, moisten it with soapy water and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Also, formic acid or isopropyl alcohol will remove stains after painting without much effort, without damaging the floor surface.
  • Hardened putty and lime. First, gently remove plaque with a spatula, and then wash off the residue with hot water and vegetable oil. On a bucket of liquid you need 100 ml of the product. Another effective way to clean the floor from whitewashing is a solution of water with salt (100 g of spice to 5 liters of water).

After the stains are gone, wash the floors clean in the usual way, taking into account the type of coating.

When to wash - in the morning or in the evening

Interestingly, the old Slavic traditions and omens, like Feng Shui, endow the process of washing floors with certain symbolism. For example, it is considered that it is impossible to clean in the evening, otherwise the hostess invites evil spirits to the house. And on the contrary, if to free the room from dust and dust in the daytime, the woman lets in the well-being, prosperity, positive energy. They also say that you can not wash the floor to pregnant women, otherwise you can provoke premature birth.

But real life dictates its conditions. Women usually work during the day, so housework remains for the evening. And future moms, in order not to get tired, know how to clean the floors with a mop. Moreover, they use "smart" equipment, which even "twists" itself. "Helpers" with telescopic handles (rope, microfibre, spongy) greatly facilitated the life of the modern hostess.