Rinse the mopped area after scrubbing each small area of the floor rinse your mop thoroughly in the rinse bucket.
Easy way to scrub floors.
This way you ensure you aren t missing any areas when working.
This will get rid of loose dirt and dust.
Sealed wood floors typically have a urethane polyurethane or polyacrylic coating.
For a deeper clean use a scrub brush to get deep into the tiles and between the grout lines.
On polyurethaned hardwoods all you need are a few drops of dishwashing liquid on a damp sponge mop.
But thanks to some handy tools and a troubleshooting approach you can keep yours spotless throughout the week without having to deploy the heavy artillery.
Next it s time to get mopping.
Cleaning floors and dusting furniture will stir up the dirt in the room and deposit some of it on the baseboards.
You can use warm water and light detergent such as dish soap to remove stains from juice or other substances that could leave a sticky residue.
Then grab a microfiber mop that makes quick work of the chore like libman wonder mop.
The best way to clean baseboards if they are stained instead of painted is to use a store bought wood cleaner mixed according to manufacturer s instructions.
For linoleum ireland recommends ammonia based cleaners which can remove any past yellowing from other cleaning products.
For unpolished or unglazed porcelain tile floors use a soft bristle brush and scrub a mixture of vinegar and warm water.
This protects them from stains and water damage says roberts.
Be sure to clean them last.
Dunk the mop into the bucket wring thoroughly and clean the floor.
For polished or glazed porcelain tile wipe with hot water and scrub stains with a bristle brush.
To clean a laminate floor start by vacuuming or giving the floor a thorough sweep with a soft bristled broom.
Allow the floor to stay wet for 5 to 10 minutes.
Use a sponge in a small spaces it s easier to sponge clean than to maneuver a mop and bucket.
According to a recent survey by bissel 32 percent of americans wait at least one week to clean their floors.
To clean simply mix a quarter cup of mild or ph neutral soap with water in a bucket.
For ceramic tile liquid floor cleaning products like mr.
If choosing this method scrub the tiles in two square feet of space at a time.
Clean or pine sol can remove grime but you may need to rinse or even hand dry the floor to prevent the cleanser from leaving residue behind.
You do not want to scrub the liquid because this may rub it further into the flooring.
For hard to reach corners and edges you may need to squat down and scrub the floor with a sponge or paper towels.
Dunk the mop up and down a few times then wring out to remove as much dirty water from the mop head as possible.