Dust, stains and germs appear especially quickly on the floor. Therefore, it is extremely important to keep it clean. But to clean different types of flooring requires different means. Is it possible to find a universal option or keep an arsenal of detergents in your home?
The most unpretentious flooring is tile. It is perfectly washed with plain water. This finishing material is characterized by a sliding effect, so it is recommended to treat it with compounds that have anti-slip properties. Such detergents form an invisible film that prevents surface contamination and protects it from damage.
For daily washing of linoleum, you can use a normal rag soaked in water. If necessary, wash the surface with water in which the washing powder is dissolved. Linoleum-coated floors can be treated with a special protective emulsion or polymer spraying. Apply folk remedies - linseed oil or drying oil. Your linoleum will retain a new shiny appearance for a long time.
Never use products with 100% whitening effect to remove stains from linoleum. This will only ruin the coating. The protective layer of linoleum consists of a polymer base and wax, it is strong enough, but very quickly erased with bleaches and can no longer be restored.
It is recommended to wash a wooden floor with a soft brush dipped in soapy or powder solution. After drying, wipe the floors with felt or cloth. It is recommended to add a small amount of ammonia or vinegar to the water for washing wooden coatings.
Clean parquet and laminate with specialized products for such coatings. Add them to warm or cold water. Wipe the laminate with a well-wrung cloth. Such floors are sometimes recommended to rub with special mastic. Protect the laminate floor from excess moisture.
It is recommended to add a little ordinary table vinegar to the water prepared for mopping. A half bucket of 6% vinegar is required in a bucket of water. If the surface is very dirty, you can pour a little ordinary liquid soap. Flushing the solution from the surface is optional. Vinegar neutralizes the detergent. Its pungent smell of vinegar disappears quickly enough, and the treated surface will not lose its shiny appearance for a long time.
By the way, vinegar is one of the commonly used components for compounds suitable for washing various types of surfaces. Experts have conducted studies proving that ordinary table vinegar kills 99% of known bacteria, 82% of mold and 80% of various types of viruses. Most industrial detergents are ineffective against them.
