Tips Caring for Hard-Surface Floors
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When it's time to clean, clean with a light hand. Hard-surface floors look best when clean and clear, but detergent use or cleaner buildup can create a hazy film that dulls floors — and attracts and holds more dirt. Rely on these cleaning tips to keep hard-surface floors looking clean and beautiful:
Vinyl and Linoleum Floors
To care for vinyl and linoleum, sweep, vacuum, or dust-mop daily to remove surface grit. Damp-mop with clear water to remove dirt and restore shine. For more heavily soiled floors, vacuum first, then wet-mop floors using a very light solution of about 1-2 teaspoons liquid dishwashing detergent per gallon of warm water. Rinse the floor with clean water before drying it with white cleaning cloths.
If there are depressions in the floor, use a scrubbing pad to loosen any soil in these areas as you clean, then rinse with fresh clear water.
Hardwood Floors
These floors are susceptible to abrasion, are easily dented and can be damaged by moisture or incorrect cleaning methods. Remove dust and surface soil from hardwoods daily, preferably with a large-headed microfiber dust mop. Alternately, hardwood floors may be vacuumed but be sure to turn the beater bars off to avoid scratching the floor. When necessary, damp-mop with plain water to pick up dirt, using a barely wet mop. Avoid any drips or standing water; the mop head or terry mop cover should be wrung till nearly dry before it touches the floor. A solution of white vinegar and water will up the cleaning ante, so try it for stubborn dirt.
More intense cleaning will require a cleaning product formulated for the floor's specific finish. Do not use oil soap on hardwood floors; it will create a dirt-trapping sticky film and it can interfere with recoating or refinishing floors later on.
Ceramic Tile Floors
Keep ceramic tile floors looking their best with daily sweeping or vacuuming to remove surface grit. If using a vacuum, set the beater bar to the off position to vacuum. Every week or so, damp-mop with a solution of 2 tablespoons liquid dishwashing detergent to 1 gallon of warm water. Use a cleaning toothbrush to scrub stained or dirty grout. Rinse with clear water. Buff the tile with a clean, dry towel to remove any water spots. Never apply wax to ceramic tile floors; it can be difficult to remove, can cause slip-and-fall injuries and may interfere with resealing grout.
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