Floor Cleaning Supplies

The type of floor cleaning supplies needed depends upon the type of floor you are going to clean. There are specific floor cleaning products formulated for each kind of floor – you may opt to have the commercial ones or perhaps make a home-made floor cleaning solution for yourself. This article discusses some of the floor cleaning supplies for each specific type of floor.

Ceramic floors are widely preferred by housewives because they come in different designs and are very easy to clean. However, you must first assess whether you have glazed or unglazed ceramic floor. Glazed ceramic floors are easier to clean because they have the ability to repel dirt because of its smooth finish, while unglazed ceramic floors needed to be damped and mopped frequently since dirt tends to accumulate on it. As you clean ceramic floors, you must first sweep off or vacuum loose dirt and you may use commercial all- around floor cleaning supplies to effectively remove dirt from your ceramic tiles and leave it well polished. However, if you would like to go green, you may substitute you commercial floor cleaner by mixing a cup of white vinegar to a gallon of water instead.

Vinyl Floors became very popular because of its gorgeous shiny look. However, the shine of vinyl floors becomes dirty and dull overtime. To bring back the beauty of your vinyl floor, you will need to sweep off or vacuum loose dirt first, and then clean your floor with a no rinse vinyl cleaner and scrub off embedded dirt with a nylon floor scrubbing pad along the way. Let it dry or wipe it dry with a clean cloth. By this time, your vinyl floor will look clean but dull. Apply a vinyl floor polish on your floor and let it sit and dry for thirty minutes to an hour, you may apply up to three coatings until you reach the shine you desire.

Carpet floors are very easy to clean if you have the right floor cleaning supplies. You need to have a reliable vacuum cleaner to remove most of the soil, dust, and any other debris hiding on deep in your carpet. You may remove stubborn stain with a carpet spot remover.  Some are even specially formulated to remove specific stains like ink, blood, coffee, etc. Then use a carpet cleaning solution or shampoo to remove dirt that is not removed by a vacuum cleaner. And then, fill your machine with plain water and extract the cleaning solution and as much moisture as possible. Lastly, dry your carpet with an air dryer or simply have it air dried.

Laminate floors are good flooring alternatives because they are easy to install and less expensive. Also, laminate floors are very easy to clean; just sweep of any loose dust and dirt, then use a commercial laminate floor cleaner that you can find in most home improvement stores. Remember to avoid soapy cleaning agents as they tend to damage your laminate floors. To finish off, use a clean dry wipe cloth to remove any remaining moisture. Voila! Your laminate floor now looks brand new.

Hardwood floors are very elegant looking yet pricey, so you have to make sure that you keep your hardwood floors clean at all times. When you clean hardwood floors, remember not to over dampen it, as this will damage the hardwood. You just have to sweep off or vacuum clean the dust and dirt first, then use a commercial hardwood cleaning solution or a mixture of half a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water to clean lodged dirt, and then let it air dry or wipe it dry with a soft clean cloth.