It should come as no surprise to know that our floors are some of the dirtiest places in our homes, and sometimes, even when we think they look clean, they can still be harbouring many dangerous germs and bacteria that can be harmful for our health. Here are a few pointers for getting your floors really clean with minimal effort:
There’s no quick fix for a dirty floor:
Even if you clean your floors every day with a mop, and use bacteria busting cleaning solutions, you could still be leaving germs and dirt to multiply and rot in the corners of your home. The only effective way to truly eliminate all dirt from your floors, is to get down on your hands and knees and scrub away from corner to corner. Pop a pair of gloves on, grab your favourite anti-bacterial spray, a damp cloth or sponge and get cleaning! Scrub right into every corner and don’t forget to clean the grouting if your floor is tiled. For more stubborn stains, a powdered cleaner and an abrasive sponge should do the trick, just be mindful not to damage the floor by scrubbing too hard and scratching it, depending on what your floor is made of.
Use the right products:
While there are many great floor cleaning products available in stores, you can just as easily make your own. Bleach and vinegar are two widely available products (often we already have them in our homes) that have been proven to clean floors to a high standard, and sometimes make them sparkle more than shop bought cleaning solutions. Simply mix each product with water, and if you don’t like the smell of bleach or vinegar, add a few drops of your favourite essential oils.
Use the right tools:
To get your floors clean, you’ll need a pair of sturdy rubber gloves, durable rags, cloths or sponges, something to pad your knees and a sturdy bucket. Of course, to clean a floor using a wet solution, you need to remove all debris first, so a good brush is an essential requirement. To be sure that you pick up every small item and piece of dirt, you might want to purchase a Dry Sweeping Cloth such as a Swiffer.
Steam power:
A steam mop is a great investment, with steam having been scientifically proven to disinfect surfaces and kill germs thanks to the high heat they use. You may only need to steam clean your floors once a fortnight if you’re cleaning your floors thoroughly and regularly using traditional methods, or you could use it more often if your floors see a lot of footfall and get very grimy.
Want to know how else to get your floors really clean? Hire a cleaner! With their tip top cleaning ethods and hacks, and their use of bacteria busting cleaning solutions, professional cleaners can have you eating your dinner off your floors in next to no time!
