How to properly and quickly wash floors of different types. My floors competently: the rules for cleaning various surfaces

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

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

At the same time, it is desirable to process the hallway, kitchen and children's room daily, regardless of the time of year and the type of floor. To keep up and wet cleaning does not take much time, keep the inventory at hand. And accustom the household to simple rules: wipe shoes immediately upon returning home, put things on your shelves, do not accumulate dirty dishes and trash.

What is the best way to clean and clean floors?

To clean the apartment you will need special equipment:

• wet wipes (from the package);
• soft dry wipes;
• broom;
• brush;
• vacuum cleaner;
• rag;
• mop;
• bucket;
• a bowl;
• cup;
• tablespoon.

Depending on the cleaning methods chosen and the type of material from which the floor is made, use products such as:

• water;
• soap - laundry or liquid;
• washing or cleaning powder;
• special household chemicals (“Glorix”, “Mr. Proper”).
• ammonia;
• vinegar;
• linseed oil;
• glycerol;
• turpentine;
• mastic;
• drying oil;
• small sawdust.

Required inventory

Before you start washing the floors, you need to prepare the room, inventory 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 fibers. For rubbing, it is better to take a woolen or flannel fabric. The bucket should be roomy and three-quarters full of water.

How to properly clean and wash floors?

The principle is quite simple: arm yourself with the appropriate equipment and tools indicated in the section above - and work. Before you start cleaning the floors, you need to put all the items in their places and wipe the dust from the furniture. Let's hope that the popular joke that “Any cleaning is an even distribution of dust and dirt over the surface” is not our case. Therefore, to get started, check out the following tips, which will make it clear to you general scheme wet cleaning:

1. Put on an apron and a scarf or comfortable sportswear that can be easily washed later.
2. Open a vent or window to ventilate the room.
3. Collect and discard trash.
4. Wipe the furniture with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
5. Vacuum carpets, paths and floor coverings.
6. Remove any items on the floor that you can lift.
7. Dust the legs of chairs and other furniture as well.
8. Vacuum the floors or just sweep them with a damp broom (brush).
9. Then proceed directly to washing, depending on the coating using the methods described below.
10. Start cleaning from the farthest corner of the apartment, gradually moving towards the exit from it.
11. Mop the floors in each room, starting from the walls in the middle and then out the door.
12. After 2-3 rinses of the rag in the bucket, be sure to change the water to clean.

Where to begin

Each wet cleaning of the premises begins with a preparatory stage, which must be carried out, regardless of the material from which the floor is made. In order to properly, but quickly wash the floors at home, preparation for this process must be done in this way:

• Clear the surface of unnecessary items - raise chairs, collect children's toys and things scattered around the apartment, twist extension cords.
• Sweep the room with a dampened broom. Cleaning should be carried out from the far corners to the center of the room, where all the garbage is placed in a scoop.

• Wipe all surfaces from dust, including the legs of chairs, tables and armchairs.

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

• ventilate the rooms- and also remove a dust raid from furniture and carpets;
• free up space- you should roll up and remove carpets, raise chairs, floor vases, lamps and other oversized interior items;
• wipe the legs - it is these parts of the furniture that “catch” dust, hair, dirt;
• remove debris - with a wet broom or vacuum cleaner.

How to wash floors: the subtleties of wet cleaning

After preparatory stage finished, visually divide the floor into small areas and act:

• use detergents- special liquids for washing floors such as Pronto or Mr. Proper will allow you to easily cope with dirt and leave a pleasant aroma;
• start in hard to reach places- walk with a mop under the bed, closet, table;
• move away from the window- towards the door, so as not to trample the washed areas;
• wash with clean water- wipe the floor until the water runs clear;
• change the water often- immediately, as soon as she slightly clouded;
• wipe dry- remove the remaining moisture with a dry cloth 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.

How to clean unpainted wood floors?

Wood flooring is a fairly popular flooring. It can be of 2 types - dyed and unpainted.

Clean oiled floors from dirt using the following methods.

Method 1

For regular care:

1. Pour into a bucket warm water.
2. Add 1-2 tbsp. washing or cleaning powder.
3. Take a soft cloth.
4. Soak in water.
5. Wipe the floor.
6. Wash and unscrew the rag.
7. After 2-3 approaches, change the water.
8. Repeat procedure.

Method 2

To freshen up the color of a painted floor:

1. Take the bucket.
2. Pour about 5 liters of warm water.
3. Add 2-3 tablespoons to it. ammonia.
4. Dampen a cloth or mop with foam rubber.
5. Wash the floor.
6. To add shine, coat the surface thin layer linseed oil.
7. If the paint has rubbed off in places, rub the floor with parquet mastic that is close in tone.

Unpainted plank floors do not require special care. It is enough to wash them once a week. Use the following methods.

Option 1

For permanent use:

1. Get a bucket of warm water.
2. Add a small amount of laundry soap to it.
3. Wash floors.
4. Change the water to clean.
5. Wipe the surface again.
6. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Option 2

To clean up contaminants:

1. Take a bucket of warm water with 2 tbsp. soap.
2. Add 1 tbsp. turpentine.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Wash the board surface with a rag.
5. Wipe dry.
6. Ventilate the room.

To thoroughly clean the floor at home or in office space without leaving streaks and without damaging the coating, it is important to consider its type.

Tiled floor

The tile needs careful care. The use of metal brushes is unacceptable here. You can wash the tiled floor only with a soft cloth, and serious dirt is removed with special scrapers.

As for cleaning products, it would be correct to use special household chemicals designed for ceramic coatings. Also, a regular soap solution will help to quickly achieve a clean floor. In conclusion, the tile covering must be washed clean water.

From laminate

Such a floor covering should be protected from the appearance of stains and streaks. For regular cleaning, an aqueous solution of liquid soap is suitable. Good in this case and shampoo. But the best choice would be washing powder in the form of a gel. Remember to change the water regularly to ensure that the coating is thoroughly rinsed.

If the soiling is strong enough, you can dissolve more detergent in the water than usual. The foamed composition should be applied to the contaminated area for 10 minutes. Then the foam should be washed off with clean water.

Do not use soda, alkali, ammonia and other aggressive agents to clean the laminate. Abrasive particles are also unacceptable here. Regular cleaning of such a floor can be done three times a week.

From stone

The stone covering is unpretentious in leaving. Wipe it once a week with a cloth dampened with water. Use household chemicals and other products with caution. They may leave streaks. In case of severe pollution, a delicate composition with a neutral pH balance can be diluted in water.

After mercury

Carefully collect the mercury. Take a piece of paper or foil. Using it as a scoop, sweep away drops with a soft-bristle brush. A broom is not suitable for this. Rigid fibers can further crush the mercury. Another method is a cotton pad soaked in a 0.2% solution of potassium permanganate.

Repeat this procedure daily for 2 weeks. Also, ventilate the room more often. Remember to take preventive measures to maintain your health (rinse your mouth, brush your teeth, take Activated carbon etc).

Mop or hands

It does not matter how you decide to wash the floor - with a mop or with your hands - you must follow the rules described above. The result in both cases will be achieved. But what is the best way to work? Is it possible to wash floors by hand without streaks? Here you decide for yourself, focusing on the pros and cons described in the table.

Table - Features of washing floors with a mop and manually

How to wash floors	pros	Minuses
hands	- Useful for the figure (more calories are burned); - no need to spend money on a mop and nozzles for it; - it is convenient to wash skirting boards and corners; - the result seems to be of better quality; - strong pollution is removed only manually	- Takes more time; - difficult to process hard-to-reach places under furniture; - it is inconvenient to work in gloves, and without them the manicure deteriorates;
mop	- Cleaning goes faster; - there is no load on the back, arms and knees; - it is convenient to handle the floor under the furniture; - hygienic; - if the mop is with automatic wringing, the hands are not exposed to detergents	- good mop it's expensive; - baseboards, corners and stubborn stains still have to be processed manually; - if you just need to quickly refresh "prominent places", it is more difficult to maneuver between carpets and furniture with a mop

Folk remedies for different flooring

Territory modern home is not always limited to one type of flooring. Often the floors in the bedroom are covered with one material, in the kitchen - with another, and in the bathroom - with a third. Modern housewives know how to quickly clean the floors in the apartment, regardless of their type, using both modern and folk remedies.

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

Peculiarities. This is an environmentally friendly coating. The floor is wooden and is called unpainted because of its external characteristics. Although, in fact, the 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 natural look. You can remove stubborn stains from such a floor in the following way.

What to do

1. Dilute two tablespoons of soap chips in 6 liters of warm water.
2. With the resulting solution, treat the floor using a brush with stiff bristles.
3. Into clean cold water pour in vinegar: two tablespoons per 6 liters of water.
4. Wash 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 rub heavily contaminated areas. And in order to keep the unpainted flooring from dampness and decay, it is advised to rub it twice a year with a rag soaked in turpentine.

Plank painted floor

Peculiarities. 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 sure that the boards shine. This is where ammonia will help.

What to do

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

Places where the oil paint is slightly worn out from time to time can be rubbed with parquet mastic. suitable color. This little trick will allow you to postpone repairs and keep the attractive appearance of the flooring.

Parquet and laminate

Peculiarities. Parquet and laminate are considered the most capricious types of flooring. For cleaning do not use abrasive cleaners, steam cleaners. Do not allow moisture to enter the cracks, this contributes to the swelling of the floor. It is permissible to use purchased funds such as "Denkmit". This tool contains wax, gently cares for the coating, protects it from the effects of UV rays and premature wear.

If you do not use special care products, then remember: it is better not to wet such a floor much. Just vacuum well, wipe with a damp cloth and carefully remove any remaining moisture by rubbing with a dry flannel to a shine. And you can get rid of stubborn 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” the gruel.
2. Apply to the stain, leave overnight.
3. Rinse in the morning warm water.

In the case of parquet, glycerin will help to wash the floor so that it shines. Dilute four tablespoons of the drug in a liter of water and wipe the floor with a solution. And for a laminate, this method is advised: vinegar and very hot water. But do not leave puddles, work with a well wrung out rag.

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

What to do

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

Tiles with a rough surface are cleaned with a washcloth or brush, using a soap solution or purchased products such as Mr. Proper, Glorix, Cif. Strong pollution can be removed with a universal soda cleaner "Pemolux".

Linoleum

Peculiarities. Linoleum is not resistant to ammonia, soda powder, hot water, bleach and hard brushes. It is necessary to wash the linoleum coating quickly, otherwise the drawing may suffer.

What to do

1. Dissolve two tablespoons of soap chips in 6 liters of water.
2. Wash the floor with the resulting solution.
3. From above, immediately walk with clean cool water, without letting the soap dry.
4. If the linoleum is smooth, soak a soft cloth in linseed oil and rub the floor.

Dark spots from linoleum are removed with a slurry of crushed chalk and water. Zelenka from such a floor can be wiped off with nail polish remover or laundry soap foam. Wiping with a cloth soaked in a solution of milk and water can add shine. Once every three months, linoleum must be rubbed with drying oil, and then polished with a soft silk cloth.

carpet

Peculiarities. This is a coating that does not tolerate wet cleaning. It is best to clean it with special dry foam, using a vacuum cleaner to remove the product later. Or use carpet cleaners. You can also use a washing vacuum cleaner or a steam cleaner. In winter, the carpet, if there is a possibility of dismantling, is cleaned in the snow. But how to wash stubborn stains?

What to do

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

Regardless of the flooring, there are several rules for wet processing:

1. Items on the floor and objects that can be lifted should be moved to the upper tier or removed from the room. So you will clear the area for the upcoming work as much as possible;
2. Free floors from carpets, paths and rugs. Knock them out, and lay them out after washing;
3. Sweep the floor surface with a broom or walk with a vacuum cleaner. This way you will eliminate a significant part of the dust and debris. By the way, it should be noted that the broom must be necessarily wet. Not wet and not dry. To do this, fill a bowl or bucket with water, wet the very tip of the broom, and shake off excess water. Only then proceed to processing. The broom should be washed in a similar way as it gets dirty;
4. To wash the floors you need to start from the wall opposite to the exit from the room. Rinse all joints between skirting boards and flooring. Gradually move towards the exit. Finally, wash the center of the room in the same way - from the opposite wall to the door.

This is the simplest and effective way quickly and efficiently wet cleaning floors in the room.

Tiled floors are the easiest to maintain. If desired, they can be wiped daily with a damp cloth. Try the following cleanup paths.

Solution 1

For normal tile cleaning:

1. Dissolve in 5 liters of warm water 3-4 tbsp. washing powder or laundry soap.
2. Wet a rag or mop.
3. Wash floors.
4. Drain the solution.
5. Pour clean, warm water into a bucket.
6. Wipe the tile again to remove any remaining detergent.

Solution 2

For effective disinfection, use special household chemicals:

1. Pour warm water into a bucket.
2. Take one of the products - "Glorix" for the floor or "Mr. Proper".
3. Dissolve in water, based on the proportion: 1 cap of the product per 1 liter of water.
4. Wet the rag.
5. Wash the floor.
6. Ventilate the room.

Removing stains

By remembering a few universal tricks, you can easily cope with stains of any complexity on all types of coverage.

• Dirt . The easiest way to wash it off is with laundry detergent or Fairy dish detergent.
• Fat. To wash greasy deposits from the floor, mix soda and sunflower oil until the consistency of thick sour cream. Rub the resulting mixture on the floor, let stand for 10-15 minutes. And then - sweep away the remnants of soda with a broom and wash with cold water.
• Mold . Washing floors with bleach can defeat her. 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 washed open windows when there are no children and animals in the house.

To make the floors 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 a bucket.

If you are using a cockroach repellent that is not enclosed in a special container, first rinse it off with a damp sponge. Then "walk" over this place with the cleaning compound, and then change the water and wash the floor again.

How to clean linoleum floors?

Linoleum is one of the most common floor coverings in the world. modern houses and apartments. Caring for him is easy enough if you follow a few tips:

1. Linoleum should be washed once a week with a well wrung out cloth.
2. Do not allow excessive moisture to appear on the coating - this can cause it to peel off the floor or go “bubbles”.
3. If blisters appear on the linoleum, pierce the problem areas with an awl to release the air accumulated there, cover with paper on top and iron the linoleum through it with a hot iron.
4. Every 3 months, rub the linoleum with drying oil and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth, preferably an old silk cloth.

Depending on how dirty your floor is, choose the appropriate cleaning principle.

Method 1

Normal cleaning:

1. Grate half a bar of laundry soap.
2. Take 2-3 spoons of soap.
3. Dissolve in 5-6 liters of warm water.
4. Dampen the rag.
5. Press carefully.
6. Wash the floor.
7. Wipe with a dry, clean cloth.

Method 2

Removing dirt and restoring shine:

1. Fill a bucket with warm water.
2. Soak a woolen cloth in it.
3. Squeeze almost dry.
4. Wash the floor.
5. Take a clean soft cloth.
6. Soak it in warm milk.
7. Wipe the floor.

Processing after repair

The most difficult thing is to wash off traces of repair from the floors. They remain marks from whitewash, putty, glue and paint. Before washing the floors after repair, stains must be removed.

• Paint and glue. They are best removed with acetone or white spirit. If wallpaper glue, then it is washed off with ordinary thermal water in several passes. Oil paint can be easily removed with Cif cream. If linoleum is stained, try scrubbing the stain with vegetable oil. Fresh stains from water-based paint can be easily removed with soapy water. If the "blots" are old, and the coating tolerates moisture, moisten it with soapy water and leave for 15-20 minutes. Also, formic acid or isopropyl alcohol will remove stains after painting without special efforts without damaging the floor surface.
• Hardened putty and lime. First, gently remove the plaque with a spatula, and then wash off the residue hot water with vegetable oil. A bucket of liquid requires 100 ml of product. Another effective way to wash the floor from whitewash is considered a solution of water with salt (100 g of spice per 5 l of water).

After the stains are gone, wash the floors clean in the usual way considering the type of coverage.

Clean up construction debris repair work happens to be difficult. In such cases, the floor will have to be washed three times.

Then treat the floor with soapy water. You can also use specialized detergents. Finally, rinse the floor again with clean water, thoroughly rinsing off the cleaning compound.

If traces of plaster or whitewash remain on the coating, you can add a little fine salt to the soap solution. If the floor has been recently painted, it is best to clean it with vinegar and water.

How to clean parquet?

Parquet is considered to be an elite class coating, so the attitude towards it should be especially careful. To get started, check out a few tips for caring for parquet floors:

1. It is not necessary to wash the parquet often - it will be enough to refresh its appearance 1-2 times a year. The rest of the time - about 1 time in 2 weeks, clean it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. If you notice gaps in the coating, eliminate them: clean them with a thin wire, then use a knife to seal them with putty prepared from wood glue or from oak or birch sawdust.
3. Remove traces of sharp objects as follows: cover with wrapping paper folded several times, put a heated iron on top of it. When the wood is steamed, remove the paper and rub the bumps.
4. To protect the varnished floor from scratches, stick pieces of thick cloth or felt on the legs of chairs, chairs or tables.

Use one of the following methods to clean the parquet for longer.

Option 1

1. Pour cold water into a bowl.
2. Add glycerin at the rate of - 1 tbsp. to a glass of water.
3. Lightly dampen a soft cloth with the solution.
4. Wipe the floor with a damp cloth.

Option 2

1. Pour some warm water into a bowl.
2. Add a small amount of laundry or liquid soap.
3. Stir.
4. Dampen a soft cloth until slightly damp.
5. Wipe the floor.
6. Rub it with mastic using a brush.

Option 3

1. Take small sawdust (preferably oak or birch).
2. Soak them in turpentine.
3. Spread evenly over the parquet.
4. Leave for 1 hour.
5. Sweep the floor with a clean brush.
6. Polish the parquet to a shine.
7. Ventilate the room.

When to wash - morning or evening

Interesting that the old Slavic traditions and signs, like feng shui, endow the process of mopping with a certain symbolism. For example, it is believed that you cannot clean in the evening, otherwise the hostess invites you to the house evil spirit. And vice versa, if the room is freed from debris and dust during the daytime, a woman lets well-being, prosperity, positive energy into her home. They also say that pregnant women should not wash the floor, otherwise you can provoke premature birth.

But real life dictates its terms. During the day, women tend to work, so household chores are left for the evening. And future mothers, in order not to get tired, know how to clean the floors with a mop. Moreover, they use "smart" inventory, which even "twists" itself. "Helpers" with telescopic handles (rope, microfiber, spongy) have greatly facilitated the life of a modern housewife.

rules

If you are using a mop, make sure the handle is at armpit level. This size of the device reduces the load on the back and makes it easy to reach hard-to-reach places.

A good hostess always tries to keep her own. And without a thoroughly washed floor, it's hard to imagine. That is why advice on how to clean the floors will be relevant for any woman.

1. Before washing the flooring, clean the area as much as possible - raise chairs, remove toys and things that lie on top.
2. It is necessary to 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 rinse the joints between the skirting boards and the floor covering, slowly moving towards the exit.
4. Change the water in the bucket as often as possible.
5. Before cleaning the flooring with a broom. Be sure to wet it before use. Instead of a broom, you can use a vacuum cleaner. It will greatly reduce cleaning time.

Cleaning with a mop

A mop is one of the most popular home cleaning items. But in order to achieve a good result, it must be chosen and used correctly. First of all, pay attention to the height of the handle. The mop should reach under the armpits, so that during washing, the woman needs to strain her back less. This will also allow you to wash the surface in hard-to-reach places.

1. On the floor surface, use a mop to draw a figure eight. Thanks to this simple technique, you will quickly collect garbage in the center of the room, and will not move it from place to place.
2. Do not wet the mop too much - excess moisture harms any floor.
3. In heavily soiled areas, the mop should be lightly pressed.
4. Rinse the mop thoroughly after use and 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 a bucket, dilute a small amount of cleaning agent, dampen a rag, wring it out thoroughly. The principle of cleaning floors remains the same as in the case of a mop. Start cleaning from the furthest corner. Rinse the cloth as often as possible. If necessary, wipe the cleaned surface with a dry cloth.

What rag to choose?

In the old days, old T-shirts and T-shirts were used to wash the floors. Today, there are entire departments in stores where you can buy a rag for every taste. What material can it be?

• viscose. The material perfectly absorbs and retains moisture. In dry form, it, unfortunately, quickly loses its strength. Viscose is contraindicated in hot water and twisting. Pay attention to the options not from pure viscose, but with the addition of synthetic fibers;
• synthetics. The material perfectly copes with pollution of any complexity. Synthetic materials dry quickly and last a long time;
• microfiber. The material consists of microscopic fibers of cotton and polyester. Small fibers penetrate into the furthest cracks and perfectly wash away dirt and dust.

Steam cleaner

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

Folk remedies

1. Petrol. In a house where there are small children, marks from 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 stained area. Then wipe the floor with a clean, slightly damp cloth. At the end, "walk" with a dry cloth.
2. A solution of water and milk. This composition will make the floor shiny. To prepare it, mix equal amounts of water and milk.
3. Little linen. The product perfectly protects the surface from damage, so you need to use it to lubricate a cleanly washed floor.

How to wash the floor? Choosing a detergent

When choosing a cleaning agent, pay attention to the type of flooring. There is a product for every type of floor. For parquet, the most delicate composition is suitable, which will gently clean the surface. Linoleum cannot be washed with cleaners containing alcohol. Do not use powdered products.

For cleansing floor tiles Do not use liquid soap. The best option- dip a slice of laundry soap into the water and wash the floor. This product is great at cleaning tiles and killing all germs.

Wash the laminate with a product with a minimum level of acidity. It is worth considering that you can only wash it once a year. In other cases, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth dipped in 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 be washed every day - they are not afraid of moisture. If there are stains on the tree, they are easily removed with ammonia.

Expert opinion

Lyubov Korshunova

Experienced housewife.

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Unpainted wooden floors can only be washed once a week. For washing, use soap and hot water. After washing, the surface is carefully wiped with a damp sponge and treated with a dry material. Tiles can be washed daily.

How to clean different types of floor surfaces

Wooden floor

Cleaning largely depends on whether the wooden boards are painted or not. If not, then for washing it is necessary to use detergent and cool water. Carefully wringing out the rag is not worth it - you just need to walk over the coating and moisten it well.

Take a mop with hard bristles and clean the surface. Walk 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 cleaning, it is better to choose a brush. Unscrew the washcloth carefully. 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 give the coating a shine, combine in equal amounts vegetable oil and methyl alcohol. Soak a rag in this composition and walk on a dry floor. After drying, wash the boards with acetic acid diluted in plenty of clean water.

Laminate

After washing, stains and stains often remain on the laminate, so you must definitely take preventive measures. In cleaning water, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of shampoo, liquid soap or dishwashing detergent. Gel powder works great too. Change the water as often as possible during cleaning.

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

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

Parquet

Parquet is wooden planks coated with varnish. Due to this, excess moisture does not penetrate inside, and the floor covering retains an attractive appearance. long years. Parquet should not be washed too often. The best option for cleaning is a carefully wrung out rag.

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

Porcelain stoneware and linoleum

Do not use abrasive cleaners or hot water to clean this type of surface. Linoleum is washed only as it gets dirty. Once a month, it should be rubbed with drying oil or vegetable oil. Thanks to this, plasticity can be restored to the material and premature brittleness can be prevented.

How to wash the floor after repair?

1. Pour water into a bucket, dilute 1 tbsp. grated soap, leave to infuse, beat until foamy.
2. Apply the resulting foam to the coating, let the contaminants dissolve.
3. Remove the foam with a damp cloth.
4. Change the water, wipe the floor again, dry with a soft cloth.
5. If the surface is heavily soiled, break it into separate sections. Wash each area with soapy water, and then wipe dry with a cloth. Change the water after each step. You can add a little salt to the soap solution.

Mopping floors is a difficult and tedious task. But if you use our tips, you will clean the room quickly and efficiently.

We usually clean our windows a couple of times a year. With the advent of spring comes the time for a major cleaning, and it is important to know how to wash windows without streaks so that they look perfectly transparent. What means and methods to use for this, especially on plastic windows. Today we will tell you a few secrets of the perfect wash.

What Mistakes Should You Avoid?

First of all, let's take a look at the list of mistakes that are most common when caring for PVC windows. They usually include the following.

1. Use of aggressive cleaners. The cleaning agent for washing and windows should not contain abrasives, that is, you should not use powders - they will leave scratches on the glass and plastic profile.
2. Cleaners such as alcohol, benzine, or acidic thinners will cause windows to yellow over time.
3. Avoid hard sponges with an abrasive surface, which also leave small scratches on the surface.
4. When removing dirt from the window and window sill, do not use sharp objects - screwdrivers, chisels, knives. This can lead not only to scratches, but also to chips.

Everything you need to clean windows, you will surely find in your home. First of all, these are soft rags, preferably cotton, linen or suede - they absorb water best of all. If you choose to use a sponge, make sure it is soft. The hard side is only suitable for removing heavy dirt.

Purchase a windshield wiper at the hardware store. This tool will make your job much easier. If the screed is on a long handle, then you do not have to once again stand on the windowsill or on a chair. Give preference to a model that has a sponge on one side and a trim on the other.

Detergents - they can be purchased at the store or prepared independently, according to folk recipes.

Be careful when washing windows from the outside

Remember to take precautions when cleaning plastic windows. Don't lean too far or protrude onto the outside of the window sill, and if possible, ask someone close to hold you. The surface that serves as your approach to the window must be flat and stable.

There are several effective and sufficient simple ways wash the plastic windows so that there are no streaks left on them.

First, prepare for work. Remove all foreign objects from the windowsill and lay out the right tools so that they are at hand. Pour water into a basin or bucket in small quantities so that it does not splash.

To wash windows from the outside, take a separate sponge or cloth: the outer surface is much dirtier than the inside.

Please note: it is better to wash windows in calm cloudy weather. Glass dries quickly under intense sunlight, and stains will remain on it.

Be sure to wear gloves when cleaning windows.

The first thing to clean up is the frame. Only after it can you start cleaning the glass. Sweep away all dust and thoroughly rinse all surfaces.

After that, soak a cloth in the detergent solution and apply it to the glass surface. Clean the window by carefully sweeping the dirt down. Do not forget that most of the dirt is in the joints of the frame and glass. Wash the outer surface of the plastic window with a brush on a long handle.

The final step is a clean wash. Here you will need a screed. Swipe it across the glass from the very top at an angle of 20-30 degrees, moving strictly horizontally. At the same time, each time block the washed area by a couple of centimeters. Wipe the wiper blade dry after each run to avoid streaks.

Washing plastic windows has some features.

1. Don't be afraid to wash the plastic window with a special coating. Spray applied with inside glass, you won't damage it.
2. Metal fittings, rubber seals and drainage holes require maintenance. After the window has dried, lubricate the fittings engine oil, a rubber compressor coat with silicone grease.
3. Keep drainage systems clean, use special care products for plastic windows. Otherwise, in winter, the windows will fog up and freeze.

We use special sprays and detergents

This method is ideal if your windows small size and not very polluted. At any hardware store or home improvement department, purchase window cleaner in a container with a spray nozzle. You will also need:

• soft cloth;
• paper (newspaper);
• basin or bucket for water;
• household gloves.

Use only very soft sponges that do not leave scratches.

1. All work must be carried out with gloves, since detergents have a harmful effect on the skin of the hands. Fill a bucket with warm water and soak a washcloth in it. Squeeze so that it remains wet.
2. Wipe dirt and dust from the frame and window sill. Spread the detergent in a zigzag motion all over the window. Plastic windows need to be washed first outside, and then inside the room.
3. Clean the window with a clean cotton cloth, wiping it in a circular motion. After the wash is finished, wipe the window with crumpled paper, polishing it thoroughly to make it shine.
4. This method is also suitable when you have big windows, or they are located quite high. This is where a long-handled screed comes in handy.
5. Use a steam cleaner to clean windows. This is not at all dangerous for frames and glasses, because manufacturers supply their devices with special nozzles in which the nozzles are located across. Bring the nozzle to the surface gradually, starting from a distance of 30 cm. Steam residues and stains are easily removed with a rubber scraper.

Window cleaner can be replaced with any other, for example, for dishes. Usually 7 drops per 2 liters of water are enough to wash the window. And you can make such a tool yourself.

A cleaning solution that will clean a plastic window to a shine can be prepared from almost anything you have on hand. Here are some simple recipes:

• 1 tablespoon of starch per 1 liter of water;
• 50 g of bleach per 1 liter of water;
• 1 glass of vinegar per 1 liter of water;
• 1 tablespoon of ammonia per 2 liters of water;
• 1 tablespoon of ammonia per 1 liter of water.

There is another way, which, although quite laborious, does an excellent job of removing dirt on the glass. Pour the chalk and dissolve it in water in a ratio of 2-3 tablespoons to 1 glass, respectively. Wipe the glass with this solution and leave it to dry, and then rub it with newspaper or paper.

Use a steam cleaner with special nozzles when washing plastic windows

Our grandmothers also used soapy water to wash windows, diluting grated laundry soap. It can also be applied to plastic glasses, especially since it is the most affordable and economical way. But compared to previous recipes, and even more so with modern detergents, stains and streaks from soapy water will be more difficult to wash off glass.

Here are some more tips on how to use folk remedies to keep windows clean.

1. After the windows are washed, wipe them down with a vinegar solution. Its scent repels flies and keeps windows clean.
2. In order to prevent windows from freezing in winter, apply a solution to the glass table salt- 2 tbsp. for 1 glass of water.
3. If small cracks appear on the glass, cover them with a colorless varnish on the outside.
4. To keep the window clean longer, wipe it with a mixture of 70 g of glycerin, 30 g of water and a little ammonia. After drying, a protective film will remain on the glass.
5. For a particularly bright shine, the glass of a plastic window can be given a greenish or blue tint. To do this, rub them with a solution of copper sulfate (1 tsp per 1 liter of water), or use dry ultramarine.

Housework is a tedious and mundane process. Often, housewives do it almost unconsciously, but such actions can adversely affect the health of residents. Let's take a closer look at how to wash floors properly. Even if there are home economics lessons in an educational institution, they do not teach them how to properly clean the house. Often, girls who have recently married do not cope with this work, because their parents did not teach them.

Here are some tips on how to properly clean your apartment:

• Refresh water, counting a bucket of 10 square meters. m room;
• Use only warm water;
• Move chairs, mats, carpets so that nothing interferes with the normal process;
• Before wet processing, sweep or vacuum the room;
• Wring out the rag intensively, removing excess water;
• Carry out the floor treatment from the corners to the center and to the door.

The first recommendation should be taken most carefully: in order for the floor to be called clean, you need to update the water often. As a result, washing the floors of each room should be done with fresh water. Otherwise, germs and dirt move from one room to another. There are certain hygiene standards, according to which doctors recommend using one bucket for processing 10 square meters. m.

Such cleaning will not be quick and easy, but the hostess does not risk the health and well-being of loved ones. When processing a very contaminated surface, it will be necessary to change the water several times in one room. The water temperature should be approximately 40 degrees. If it is higher, there is a risk of damaging the floor and skin, lower - it is worse to clean the coating from germs and dirt.

Wet cleaning schedule for different floor coverings

Consider how to clean a house or apartment using step-by-step instructions:

1. To prepare for washing, it is necessary to remove objects and furniture that impede the process. The mat or carpet will need to be vacuumed and carefully moved to an adjacent room. If this is not possible, you can roll the carpet into a roll and put it in a corner, after removing the dust. It is better to put chairs away so that they do not interfere with cleaning.
2. Then you should walk on the floor with a dampened broom, brush or vacuum cleaner. Dust must be removed from hard-to-reach areas (under the bed, sofa, wardrobe). Otherwise, the essence of processing is lost. Dust and dirt in these areas is a source of germs. If you do not get rid of it in a timely manner, but when touched with a damp cloth, dirty stains will remain on a clean surface.
3. Floor processing begins from the far corners of the room, the baseboards are thoroughly washed. After you need to move to the center and remove dirt and dust in the area before leaving.

Important: Do not allow the cloth to be too wet. On many surfaces, excess water has a negative effect, in addition to this, stains remain there.

Choice of method

Advantages of manual processing:

• Benefits for the figure (you can burn more calories);
• No need to spend money on a mop and nozzles for it;
• Ease of processing corners and skirting boards;
• With proper washing, the result will be more effective;
• Difficult stains can only be dealt with by hand.

It is worth noting that washing floors with your hands increases the load on the back and knees.

Disadvantages:

• It takes a lot of time;
• Difficult to clean areas under wardrobe and bed;
• The inconvenience of working with gloves, without them, you can damage the skin;

Benefits of mopping:

• The process is faster;
• If you properly wash the floors with a mop, there is no negative effect on the limbs, back;
• It will be possible to easily wash the areas under the furniture;
• If the mop has an automatic spin, there is no effect of cleaning products on the skin;
• hygiene;
• Easier to clean floors without streaks.

When buying a mop, you should also get replaceable covers for it and change them before cleaning different rooms.

Disadvantages:

• The cost of a good mop;
• Additional hand processing complex pollution, corners and baseboards;
• If you want to clean the floor quickly and superficially, it is more difficult to clean between furniture and carpets.

When buying a mop, you should consider that the handle is located at armpit level. This size will reduce the load on the back. With the help of such a mop, you can easily reach hard-to-reach areas.

The choice of rags should also be approached carefully. The following types are common:

• Viscose. The fabric perfectly absorbs liquid, but loses its strength in contact with water. Strong twisting during the spin also reduces the life of the rag;
• Rag with cellulose. This option is highly reliable. The fabric has good absorbent properties;
• Synthetics. One of the best materials for mopping. The fabric dries quickly long time remains in excellent condition;
• Microfiber. Its fibers get into hard-to-reach areas and small cracks. They attract dirt, leaving the floor in perfect order.

It is better to use a sponge to remove dirt and apply foam, microfiber perfectly cleans the floor from dust and stains, and flannel mops will help to rub the floor to a shine and remove excess moisture.

Features of washing different types of floors

AT modern apartment not always just one kind of floor. Often in the bedroom one material, in the bathroom - another, in the kitchen - the third. There are household chemicals and folk ways for any type.

Unpainted plank flooring is considered an environmental option. Often the floor is made of wood, which is usually waxed, oiled or varnished. These are colorless paints, thanks to which the boards look natural. Consider how to quickly wash the floors and remove stubborn stains from this surface:

1. Mix grated soap (2 tablespoons) and warm water (6 liters);
2. Walk on the floor using a hard brush;
3. Pour vinegar (2 tablespoons) into cool water (6 liters);
4. Treat the floor using a soft cloth;
5. Wipe dry.

Soap is replaced with a solution with whiteness. Means will need 3-4 spoons. Then the contaminated areas are allowed not to rub intensively. To avoid the negative impact of water on such a floor, it is necessary to treat it twice a year with rags dipped in turpentine.

Wood floor cleaners

Plank painted coating is not afraid of moisture. With good paint, the floor will not peel off even due to strong detergents. From this surface, dirt can be easily removed. To make the floor shine, ammonia is used. Processing takes place according to the following technique:

1. Mix ammonia (2 tablespoons) in cool water (6 liters);
2. Walk on the surface;
3. The solution does not require removal.

Note: Areas where the paint has peeled off a little are wiped with parquet mastic of a similar color. With this little trick, you can postpone the repair, while maintaining the attractive appearance of the floor.

Laminate and parquet are the most capricious types of flooring. Do not use abrasives, steam cleaners for their processing. If water gets inside, the floor may swell. To wash the floor from the laminate buy store funds, such as "Pronto" or "Denkmit". The latter contains wax, which provides gentle surface care, protection from UV rays and early wear.

How to properly care for laminate floors

If the hostess does not use special care products, it is important to know that you should not allow large amounts of water to get on the parquet or laminate. It is better to vacuum thoroughly, walk with a damp cloth and remove excess liquid by rubbing with a flannel cloth until the surface becomes shiny. Persistent pollution is removed by means such as "Silit" or washing powder:

1. Mix into powder (1 tablespoon) with a small amount of water until a mushy state;
2. Apply to pollution, wait all night;
3. Wash off with warm water in the morning.

Shine parquet flooring give glycerin. 4 tbsp is taken per liter of water. l. facilities. Laminate is treated with water and vinegar. It is important not to leave excess water and wring out the cloth thoroughly.

Ceramic, porcelain stoneware or tile- the most unpretentious option. It doesn't make cleaning difficult. The following method will do:

1. Mix ammonia (4-5 drops) and a bucket of water;
2. You can pour 1 tbsp. l. dishwasher brightener;
3. Wash the floor, wipe dry.

Care products for ceramic floor tiles

If the tile has a rough finish, use a brush and washcloth with a soap solution or store products such as Cif, Glorix, Mr. Proper, Cinderella, Oranit, Sanfor, Sodasan, Sano Poliwix, PassionGold, HG, Passiflora, Attitude, Orchid 5in1. For severe pollution, Pemolux is used.

Linoleum does not tolerate ammonia, soda, brushes with hard bristles, chlorine, hot water, alcohol, liquid soap. In order not to spoil the pattern and the material itself, it is important to act carefully:

1. Mix soap shavings (2 tablespoons) with water (6 liters);
2. Walk on the surface;
3. Rinse immediately with clean, cool water until the soap dries;
4. With smooth linoleum, dip a soft cloth into linseed oil and walk over the surface.

Dark dirt on linoleum is removed with a mixture of water and grated chalk. removed with nail polish remover or laundry soap foam. For the formation of shine, you can lower the rags into water combined with milk. Once a season, it is worth rubbing the floor with drying oil, then walking with soft silk.

Zelenka is best removed before the stain is still dry.

Carpet does not tolerate wet treatment. It is better to use a special dry foam, then a vacuum cleaner to remove it. There are special products for carpets, for example, "Sano carpet shampoo spray". A steam cleaner or washing vacuum cleaner is successfully used. If the carpet is removed, you can wash it in the snow in winter. To remove stubborn stains, you will need:

1. Combine vinegar (1 tablespoon) and alcohol (3 tablespoons);
2. Treat contamination, wait 30 minutes;
3. Remove excess liquid with a sponge.

Cork is considered hygroscopic. It does not tolerate high humidity. Therefore, it is necessary to squeeze the rag strongly. Special detergents are not required. Uses standard soap solution. Abrasives are not allowed.

Carpet cleaners

Universal methods for all types of surfaces, depending on the type of stains:

• Dirt. It will be possible to wash the floor from dirt with washing powder or dishwashing gel, such as Fairy;
• Fat. To cope with greasy plaque, you will need to combine vegetable oil with soda. Mix until creamy. Treat the floor, wait a quarter of an hour. Remove the remaining soda with a broom, rinse with cool water;
• Wine stains can be removed with a meat-based soap or a solution of baking soda and linseed oil;
• Diesel fuel or diesel oil can be removed using professional tools;
• Mold. Chlorine will be able to cope with it. It is necessary to strictly observe the proportions, apply protective equipment and ventilate the room. Mix bleach (10 g) with water (5 l). Open windows and start the procedure. It should be noted that the apartment should not have children and pets.

Table vinegar is used to shine the floors. For 10 liters of water, 2 tbsp. l. A pleasant smell will add essential oil (1-2 drops).

Varieties of funds

There are a lot of flooring supplies. They are combined according to such characteristics as the method of preparation and composition; types of surfaces for which the product is intended; impact on health, etc. There are folk, antibacterial, disinfectant, antistatic, natural compounds.

The choice of means is carried out taking into account the floor covering. Consider what types of floor treatment products are:

• Antibacterial "Domestos", "Nordland2". They are good for cleaning the floor, but there is a risk of harm to health. Particles of substances in the composition are in the air, on the skin and mucous membranes. It is better to wear gauze and rubber gloves when handling;
• Antistatic agents "Cantron", "Multipower Neutral". Usually used for the problem of static electricity, which can be flammable. Often they are washed in hospitals, in production, where special requirements are made for the quality of the floors;
• Disinfectants "Help", "L.O.C.". Disinfectants are effective in combating infectious agents such as influenza viruses, as well as fungi and bacteria. They should be purchased to care for the apartment, especially if small children live in it. You need to give preference to the most harmless option. Some choose a product with chlorine in the composition if pets live in the apartment. But for small houses this option is not suitable, as you will have to inhale chlorine until it disappears from the room, and this is dangerous.

Mr. Proper is available in a wide range of finishes

When buying a product, you need to carefully study the composition. Don't choose:

• Disinfectants containing sodium hypochlorite. The surface will lose its luster over time;
• Detergents similar in appearance to standard powder and with an optical brightener in the composition. This will make the cleaning process difficult.

Important: The composition should contain less than 5% non-ionic surfactants, fragrances and preservatives. This amount is enough to ensure the cleanliness of the floor.

There are housewives who prefer household chemicals natural products to clean the floor. They do not contain chemical components, they are environmentally friendly. Cleaning is safe and the floor is sparkling clean. This is water mixed with alcohol, essential oil, vinegar. You can add mustard powder, citrus.

AT folk remedies often add laundry soap, ammonia. These methods are time-tested, but for modern coatings, such as laminate, they are not always suitable.

Floor cleaning after renovation

Removal of traces of repair work from the coatings is the most difficult. Paint, glue, whitewash, putty often remain on them. Before processing the floors, you need to get rid of dirt:

• Glue and paint. They are removed with white spirit or acetone. Wallpaper glue can also be removed with plain warm water if washed several times. Oil paint is removed with Cif cream. You can get rid of pollution on linoleum with sunflower oil. Fresh traces of water-based paint are easily removed with a mixture of water and soap. For old stains, a soap solution is used, leaving it for a quarter of an hour. The method is only suitable if the floor tolerates moisture. Isopropyl alcohol and formic acid handle the paint without difficulty or risk to the finish;
• Lime and hardened putty. First you need to carefully remove the plaque with a spatula, then remove the excess with hot water mixed with sunflower oil. 5 liters of water will require 100 ml of oil. A mixture of water and salt too effective method wash whitewash. For 5 liters of liquid, 100 g of the product is taken.

Important: Solvents can damage the flooring, so it is recommended to test their effect on a small, inconspicuous area first.

After removing the dirt, you need to process the floors with a standard method, taking into account the type of surface.

Construction dust often cannot be removed the first time, so wet cleaning will have to be done several times

After the removal of the dead

Consider how to wash the floor after taking out the dead. Careful processing of the floor where the deceased lived is an ancient ritual. With death, negative energy always penetrates into housing, regardless of the nature of the deceased person. If the energy remains in the room, residents may start to get sick.

It would seem that washing the floor in the apartment is the simplest procedure that even Small child. However, even here there are nuances.

To make cleaning the house a pleasure and good results it is necessary to choose the right detergent for the floor, as well as to carry out preparatory measures.

Boards

Wooden floors are warm and bring some comfort to the room. However, cleaning such a coating is difficult to carry out. Since the tree needs proper care so that it does not swell and the floor does not deform.

Water should be used sparingly, you can not water such a coating too much, use the minimum amount of liquid.

How to wash the floor? For plank flooring, you can use baking soda, ammonia, dish detergent, vinegar, lime and sand.

How to quickly wash the floors at home:

1. Cleaning begins with clearing the area of ​​any furniture that can be easily moved. Then the flooring is cleaned of debris and dirt, you can take a broom or walk around the room with a vacuum cleaner. After preliminary preparation, cleaning of the floors with the selected agent begins.
2. Baking soda removes black stains left by the soles of shoes. It is poured onto a contaminated place and lightly rubbed with a dish sponge. It remains only to remove the powder and wipe the treated area with ammonia.
3. If you find a sticky place, ammonia should be used to wash the floor. First you need to remove the stickiness with an aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide. Soak a cotton pad in this floor cleaner and wipe the stained area. After that, they take a spatula, they need to gently wipe off the remnants of the sticky substance. Then wash with soapy water.
4. The tree quickly absorbs various liquids. And if on it, the smell appears quickly and it is not the most pleasant. Such contamination should be removed immediately, do not wait until the stain dries. First, remove the urine with a napkin, then rinse this place with dish gel and finally treat with ammonia.
5. To completely wash the boardwalk, use 50 g of lime and 150 g of sand. How to wash the floor: the components are diluted in 4 liters of water, and this solution is passed over the entire surface. Lime and sand will not only remove dirt from the flooring, they will also disinfect it.
6. You can also use only baking soda for disinfection. It is diluted in warm water, a microfiber cloth is taken and the flooring is washed.

Caring for a plank floor will not be a hassle if everything is done correctly. So that it has an attractive appearance and creates comfort, immediately remove any dirt.

Parquet

Hardwood floors are durable and, with proper care, will last for decades. Majority modern parquet coated with a heavy wear-resistant sealant that protects the wood.

Urethane, polyurethane, and polyacrylic are common sealants because they are stain resistant and waterproof. That is, washing floors can be done with water.

However, be careful when using too much liquid. There are cracks between the floorboards and it is undesirable for water to penetrate there.

Parquet cleaning will be easier if done regularly. Vacuuming and sweeping once a day or a week can prevent excess dirt and dust from accumulating.

How often should the floor be washed? In fact, cleaning should be carried out as it gets dirty, that is, every day.

Apply a dust mop. You will have to refuse sweeping with a broom, you can scratch it. Do not use a vacuum cleaner with a hard attachment, as this may also damage the surface.

How to wash the floor - homemade recipes:

1. You can prepare homemade parquet care products. For example, mix 1 part vinegar with 10 parts warm water and add a few drops of liquid castile soap.
2. The tannic acid in tea creates a beautiful sheen. Cleaning with such a tool will make it shining, you will see how clean the room is. It is necessary to brew steep tea, pour into a bucket and top up right amount water. Cleaning will not take much time, and dry cleaning is not required.
3. If the stains remain and you can’t clean the floor to a shine, you should consider buying a special chemical product for parquet. The better to clean floors: Bona or Murphy's Oil Soap is recommended. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Regardless of which method the landlord chooses, the cleaning process for hardwood and plank floors is almost the same.

How to wash parquet floor:

1. Soak a cloth in the prepared solution. What rag to use? It is better to take a microfiber cloth, it will not scratch the coating. A mop should not be used, it will leave streaks.
2. Pull it completely out of the liquid and wring it out. Water must not drip from the fabric.
3. Rinse the flooring with a cleaning agent, being careful not to pour too much liquid on the flooring
4. Wipe off any excess moisture with a clean, dry towel, as standing water will damage the flooring.

Knowing how to clean your hardwood floor is important, but knowing how to care for your floor is just as important.

After washing, open all the windows in the house so that the flooring dries faster. If there are fans, place them nearby to remove excess moisture.

Do not use regular wax to polish such a flooring immediately after the cleaning has been carried out and the house has become clean, unless you want to turn the apartment into an ice skating rink.

Laminate

Laminate floors require special maintenance. Shiny flooring will look attractive if the floor is cleaned properly.

The laminate manufacturer does not recommend the use of pine-scented cleaners. They leave soapy residue.Also, do not add vinegar to the water. This acid is not the best remedy for laminate, although many housewives use it to add shine and remove greasy spots. Vinegar used in abundance can remove the protective coating.

Laminate flooring should be cleaned daily. Use a brush with soft bristles for this, do not use a broom.

Universal detergent for a floor - gel for ware. You can also buy special products or hire a cleaning lady if you are afraid of damaging the flooring.

How to clean the floor:

1. If washing with dish detergent and water, try to squeeze the water well. Do not use a lot of soap, a few drops per 5 liters of water are enough.
2. To clean floors that have not been cleaned for a long time, use a steam mop. This method deeply cleanses.
3. Laminate flooring can be cleaned with window cleaner added to water. The result is a floor without streaks, the house is clean and comfortable.

Do not use ammonia to clean laminate flooring. Over time, the protective sealant will wear off.

To make the floors shine, it is advised to wipe them dry after.

Marble and granite

Marble and granite flooring is durable, but it is important to know how and with what to wash the floor at home. Such surfaces quickly stain, so cleaning should be done immediately after spilling orange juice or vinegar.

How to wash floors:

1. The best result can be achieved if you wash marble or granite liquid soap for washing dishes Vim. When using a new floor cleaner, always test it on an inconspicuous area.
2. Because marble and granite are natural materials, they require special attention. The cleaning problem is that these surfaces do not have exactly the same properties as ceramic tile, and can be damaged by common cleaning agents. What can be washed? In order to clean the house, it is necessary to clean it with the help of LEM-3 (BELLINZONI, Italy, neutral in relation to pH). The concentrated product is poured into cold water. How to wash floors with a mop: it should have a 100% microfiber nozzle, movements should be short, overlapping. After the procedure, it is necessary to drain dirty water, rinse the mop and walk across the deck with clean water. Then you need to open windows and doors and allow the marble or granite to dry with natural ventilation.

Since granite and marble are natural materials, there are also some items that cannot be used due to the risk of damage and scratches.

Do not wash the floor with salt. This is an abrasive product that can damage such flooring. Porcelain cleaners, vinegar, or other alkaline products should also not be purchased to clean marble surfaces. Hydrochloric acid should not be used either.

If it is necessary to remove dirt and dust, use the vacuum cleaner carefully, wheels and hoses may scratch the material.

Cork

Cork flooring has become popular as homeowners look for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials. This is durable coating like hardwood and laminate, but requires occasional cleaning and sealing.

To keep the house clean, you need to regularly mop the floor.

Clean or vacuum the flooring daily. Dirt and debris can scratch the floor. Clean up spilled sauces and drinks immediately as cork is porous and absorbs liquids quickly, staining the surface.

Once a week, prepare this solution: 5 drops of liquid dish detergent and one liter of warm water. Do not use a stronger cleaner as this may cause soap streaks.

Avoid ammonia-based products or abrasive cleaners.

Use a soft mop, not hard bristled brushes or scrubbers.

Do not use a steam cleaner as it can pour too much water onto the floor and ruin the finish.

How to mop cork floors? As with ordinary ceramics, the main thing is to squeeze the liquid well.

After the procedure, open the windows so that the coating dries faster.

Tile

The tile is the easiest to clean. Washing will not take much time, since such material is unpretentious in care.

How to wash the floor? The tile will be washed with plain water if juice or sauce is accidentally spilled on it. As cleaning agents, you can use an aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide, dish detergent, shampoos.

Formic acid can be used to clean the most stubborn stains such as rust. This is a powerful, toxic material that should be used with extreme caution.

The tiles can be washed with salt water. After such a procedure, dirt will not stick to it for a long time.

After that, as we wash the tile, it is wiped with a dry cloth, because on a wet surface you can easily slip and fall.