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How to clean the floors from laminate, parquet, tile and other coatings in the apartment.
Description
At a young age, many of us could not understand how to properly clean the floors and why, after cleaning, the coating does not shine with cleanliness, like our mothers did. But over time, the equipment is becoming more sophisticated, and you have the strength not only to wash the floor every day, but also to clean it from heavy dirt, even after repairs.
It would seem that any one will cope with this problem, but only experienced housewives know the basic rules that will help to properly and efficiently clean up any floor, which you should not ignore, since experience and practice show that these universal recommendations help to keep your floor clean :
remove all excess before cleaning the floor. Twist the carpet into a roll and bring it into another room, lift all chairs and ottomans;
thoroughly vacuum the floor or sweep with a slightly damp broom, not forgetting to get under the cabinets and the sofa , since dust that has settled in hard-to-reach places will be smeared and leave dirty stains when washing floors;
standing near the door, estimate the trajectory along which you will move. To begin to wash the floor should be from the far corner of the room, paying particular attention to the baseboards, then gradually moving to the center, and then to the exit;
Always carefully unscrew the cloth from excess fluid so that there are no marks on the floor. Well, it would be best to wipe the coating several times, changing the water each time .
Believe that these simple recommendations for cleaning floors will always help to keep them clean, it’s not enough just to cover the floor with a damp cloth, you need to know how to do it right!
How to wash different types of coatings?
It may seem that there is no need to follow special rules when cleaning the floor. Dampen a rag in water - and three to my health. But this is far from the case, because each material requires an individual approach, and now we will consider the main features of floor cleaning, depending on the type of coating.
Floors that are covered with parquet should not be wetted with plenty of water. To wash them, you should remove the pollution with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush, and then treat this type of coating with a rag or mop, which you need to save as much as possible from excessive moisture . In order to effectively protect the parquet from dirt, many use polishing agents that have water-repellent and moisture-proof properties.
Floors made of some types of laminate , also do not like excessive moisture. There are types that are covered with a waterproof layer, but it is also not recommended to abuse it and arrange them with abundant "water procedures". A rag or special mop should be thoroughly pressed and only after that the floors should be washed. If you want to conduct a more efficient cleaning of the laminate, then use detergent solution with the addition of liquid soap or a special tool for this type of coating.
The most demanding coatings are ceramic tiles , linoleum and ordinary painted floor . Washing out such a floor, you can not worry about excessive moisture.It is possible to wash such surfaces well with the help of warm water with the addition of any detergent.
To add a dazzling shine to the painted floor, you can put some ammonia or table vinegar into the water.
Very carefully and gently should wash the floor of cork . For wet cleaning of this type of material should be used soft cloths and detergents that do not contain abrasive particles, because they can easily damage the surface of the floor.It is impossible to wet the cork. If there is significant contamination on such a coating, they can be removed with a soft sponge and liquid detergent.
If you have wooden unpainted floors , they can be washed with very hot water and cleaned with a hard brush. Such a floor can even be bleached, and it does not require delicate cleaning.
Now you know absolutely all the features of washing any type of coating. Cleaning of such floors does not require any expenses or special efforts, but it is important to remember that he loves and is afraid of this or that material.
What and how to wash laminate?
In modern life, laminate has already proved itself. It perfectly retains heat and creates a special comfort in every home, but here's how to properly wash it, and generally care for laminate flooring, we will look at in this article.
Any floor covering requires regular cleaning, and laminate is no exception. Let's remember that it consists of durable boards from recycled wood, which is saturated with tarry film on top. Laminated boards form a continuous floor canvas, fastened together by a special system of locks.
Well, our business readers, let's get down to the basic rules of washing and caring for laminate floors. For a start, you should consider the traditional and well-known rules of cleaning, which implies cleaning with a vacuum cleaner and a rag:
first remove all dirt using a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush;
After removing all dirt and dust, proceed with wet cleaning. To do this, dampen a soft cloth in water, then carefully unscrew it to glass all excess moisture. Only after that proceed to washing the floor of the laminate, moving from the corners to the center of the room and exit.
Of course, you may be asked what kind of detergent you can use when washing and caring for such a delicate coating like laminate ? You can take the usual liquid soap and dilute it in a small amount of water, but it must be washed off with plenty of liquid, but the laminate does not like it. Therefore, the best tool is vinegar : it perfectly removes any dirt and stains from the floor.
In order not to damage the surface of the floor, use a mop with a foam insert: it is easily squeezed out, which will protect your floor from excessive moisture.
If the laminate does not have significant dirt, then it is not necessary to wash it, you just need to thoroughly vacuum the entire surface.
But you don’t always manage to keep the house clean, and one fine day some paint will spill on the laminate or stains will remain after repairs. If you do not have a special tool for cleaning this type of surface from various impurities, then you can use dishwashing detergent . Apply a small amount to the contaminated area without water and leave for a while, then wipe with a damp cloth.Paint or varnish can be removed with acetone , wetting a cotton swab or a cotton swab in a small amount of solvent. But you need to act as carefully and quickly as possible without affecting the clean areas.
If you notice traces of wax or paraffin on the laminate, you can gently scrape them off with a plastic spatula. If after such a removal there are still spots on the floor, they can be masked with a repair paste.
It is most expedient to use special means for the care of laminate, since they are designed exclusively for the features of this type of coating.
They can be purchased at any store or department of household chemicals. Special manipulations for cleaning the floor, using such means, is not worth it. It is enough to dissolve this agent in water, as indicated in the instructions, and clean the floor. Some products do not need to be washed off, since they give a special shine to the laminate and protect it from excessive moisture.
Now it is worthwhile to dwell on the choice of equipment for cleaning laminate floors . In many homes, steam cleaners are now being actively used, which will perfectly relieve your floor of old stains and even traces of mortars after repairs. Since this type of coating is afraid of hot water, the steam supply must be periodic , and you can use cotton cloth or fiber cloths to wipe the surface.
If you are the owner of waterproof laminate, then you can wash it with a washing vacuum cleaner. It is designed so that it sprays the cleaning solution and immediately absorbs it along with the dirt. Such a vacuum cleaner perfectly removes old stains and greasy marks, plus the effect of water on the coating will be minimal.
Many housewives use a steam mop when washing laminate floors, but this device can only be used for the coating, the seams of which are protected by sealants.
If you compare the washing vacuum cleaner and steam cleaner, then the second function is much more, but you should not chase after it. It is better to pay attention to the surfaces for which this or that technique was developed and whether it suits directly to your type of laminate.
And now, hostess, let's make a small comparison that will allow you to correctly determine the choice of detergent for the floor with a similar coating.
Detergent Benefits disadvantages
Liquid soap It is affordable and well washes away pollution Soil stains can remain on the laminate
Special product for laminate Perfectly washes away any stains and dirt, adds shine and does not harm the coating. Costly
Acetic solution Available, it perfectly washes the floor and removes pollution Stubborn stains cannot be cleaned
Steam cleaner Effectively disinfects and copes with dried spots. It is unsuitable for laminate, which is made from low-quality raw materials , cannot often be used.
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