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How to mop floors, how to properly mop floors
To keep our home clean, we mop the floors regularly. However, not everyone is doing it right. Simple tips will help you quickly learn how to remove stains from your flooring without leaving streaks.
Are you going to mop the floors? Take advantage of the recommendations
To facilitate the cleaning process, you need to free the area from foreign objects. Small furniture: chairs, stools, toys, rugs, decor items – all this should be removed to another room or temporarily placed on a sofa or table.
Before mopping the floors, you need to determine the type of flooring.
Tips for cleaning the flooring:
- to get rid of litter and large debris, use a vacuum cleaner, brush or broom before washing;
- you need to start cleaning from the remote corners of the room, gradually approaching the center, and from there to the exit;
- you should mentally divide the room into several separate zones. Wipe the cleaned surface dry;
- the movements should resemble a figure eight, which will allow you to collect debris, and not spread it around the room.
In order not to spread bacteria around the room, you need to change the water in the container as often as possible after rinsing the mop.
How to mop floors depending on the type of flooring
When you start cleaning the floor, you need to consider the type of coverage:
- Parquet is a capricious material that does not tolerate waterlogging. It should be wiped with a well-wrung mop, adding a little glycerin to the water. Difficult dirt must be removed immediately so that no stain remains on the surface of the parquet.
- Laminate – A microfiber mop is ideal for cleaning this floor. When cleaning the floor, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water. This will get rid of germs and thoroughly remove simple dirt and dust.
- Linoleum – It is best to use a soapy solution (laundry soap and water) to clean this coating. To get rid of streaks and give the surface a shine, you need to wipe the floor with a mop dipped in milk.
Tiles and painted boards should be washed with traditional detergents. Unpainted wood should be rubbed with a stiff brush and bleached periodically.
How to properly mop floors?
To wash with a mop does not cause unpleasant emotions, it is necessary to choose the right accessory for wet cleaning the room. The handle should reach the armpit, then when working, you will not have to load your back and arms. By following simple rules, you can turn labor-intensive apartment cleaning into an activity that does not take much time and effort.