Floor cleaning is an integral component of facility maintenance programs, so regular sweeping, scrubbing, and polishing with appropriate products will keep floors looking pristine and new.
Different floor types have their own individual needs for cleaning. While using an inappropriate cleanser could damage your flooring material, understanding which cleaner, tool and mopping technique would best serve to keep them protected can prevent unnecessary damage and void warranties.
For heavy-duty cleaning tasks, consider investing іn a floor scrubbers.
Mop
From vinyl to natural stone flooring, every type of floor requires specific care when it comes to maintenance. To keep floors looking their best, sweep or vacuum daily to remove surface debris before it scratches the surface; mop weekly in high traffic areas; and give each space a thorough deep clean every month as part of protecting your investment.
A top-of-the-line microfiber mop can effectively wipe away dirt and spills from most hard floor surfaces. The best cleaners use all-natural, plant-derived ingredients rather than bleach-based solutions; many also offer pleasing scent options for added convenience.
To protect the minerals found in natural stones, choose a pH-neutral cleaner that won't react with them. When cleaning wood floors, stay away from vinegar (it's too acidic) and bleach (it damages urethane finishes). If you have hardwoods, test any cleaner in an inconspicuous area first to make sure it won't discolor or stain the finish; gentle mix 1/4 cup of cleaner with 1 drop of dish soap in warm water in a spray bottle to create your solution.
Vacuum
If your carpets need rejuvenating, or simply require an update, a vacuum with powerful suction power will lift and extract any dust particles not easily removed through regular sweeping. In addition, vacuums can remove pollutants to improve indoor air quality.
The best vacuums offer a range of attachments designed to handle various floor types and surfaces. Look for models equipped with tools such as specialized brushes for rug cleaning and tools designed specifically to vacuum mattress pads as well as features to reach those hard-to-reach corners and crevices.
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum features densely packed bristles that penetrate deep into carpet fibers to retrieve embedded dirt from all corners of your room. Its height-adjustable floorhead optimizes suction and agitation according to your carpet pile's height for efficient, effortless cleaning; and smart sensors detect type of floor and amount of dirt for optimized battery performance - plus remote scheduling via app control makes life simpler when away.
Carpet Cleaner
Cleaning floors regularly is one of the easiest ways to extend their lifespan and prevent permanent damage. Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping with cleaner tailored specifically to each material floor type will help minimize scratches, scrapes and stains; felt pads under furniture legs help prevent scratches as do taking shoes off at the front door or wiping down pet paws when entering.
Many flooring types require specific methods and products for cleaning. Ceramic and porcelain tile floors in particular may require special mopping equipment combined with cleaning solutions that remove stuck-on dirt without leaving behind dulling residue, for instance.
Find a multi-surface cleaner like commercial carpet cleaner that works on all hard surfaces, or Quick Shine which is hypoallergenic and safe for children and pets, to provide comprehensive floor cleaning. Also look for germ killing formulas to combat bacteria, fungus and mold growth - these floor cleaners come either in concentrate form that you can dilute in a spray bottle, or ready-to-use pads for fast floor cleaning.
