A healthy and comfortable interior goes hand in hand with good floor maintenance. They are put to the test between all the comings and goings with the exterior or from one room to another and require more than a simple broom or rag. We give you various tips for properly maintaining and cleaning your floor. Why clean the floor?
Movements within a dwelling are very numerous. Result: dust and dirt tend to get in and can quickly accumulate in your home. Did you know that they become encrusted in the soil, damage it and also degrade the quality of the air inside your home? Indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air even though we spend on average 80% to 90% of our time in an enclosed space (housing, transport, office, school, etc.)!
So, to prevent your tiles, carpet,
Linoleum or parquet from deteriorating and polluting your air, good maintenance is essential, but not just anyhow! Laminate, sea grass, vinyl, linoleum, concrete or tiles: each coating is maintained differently. Not all products are suitable for the different floors in your home. What types of cleaners to use? How often do you need to maintain your upholstery? To do well, we take stock floor by floor. Tiling is a coating that can be laid in every room, but it is nonetheless delicate. Take special care to promptly clean up dirt, sand or gravel, which can scratch the tiles, by sweeping or vacuuming.
If you use Rengøringshjælp products that are too powerful, ceramic, earthenware or stoneware tiles can be damaged. So forget about citric acids, anti-limestone or bleach. The latter cut into the joints and attack the material. On the contrary, prefer soft accessories, such as a microfiber cloth tied to your broom or a damp mop. Be careful that the latter is clean and not dripping (traces on the floor assured). These tips are also valid for waxed concrete floors.
It is also recommended to apply a coat of wax to your tiles
And concrete floors to protect them and make them shine. This is a no-rinse step.
In the bathroom, where the tiles are regularly wet, wipe the surfaces after each use. Letting the water dry naturally leads to a lime deposit, which attacks the seals and the material.
In the kitchen, stains accumulate more than elsewhere. Do not hesitate to clean as soon as there is a dirt.
If your tiling is outside, on a tiled terrace or driveway for example, a Kutcher-type high-pressure cleaner can occasionally be used, in the event of heavy soiling or an accumulation of moss and stains.
Our tips for less soiling the floors of your home
Remove your shoes as soon as you enter to avoid the dispersion of dust, small pebbles, sand, mud or other dirt in the different rooms of the accommodation.
If you have the necessary space, arrange your entrance to install a shoe cabinet and a small bench, next to the coat rack. To go into the garden, provide special shoes available at the doorstep of the house, such as plastic clogs (easy to put on and take off for children and adults alike).How do you clean carpet or plant fiber floors?
It is mainly found in bedrooms, dressing rooms, offices. The carpet catches dust, hair, animal hair and promotes the proliferation of dust mites, which emit allergens that have health impacts. It is strongly discouraged in the corridors, unless you take off your shoes as soon as you enter. In any case, the passage of the vacuum cleaner must be rigorous and weekly. Use a vacuum cleaner with brush and pass it in all directions, in the heart of the fibers. These tips are also valid for floors made of plant fibers such as coconut, sisal or sea grass.
In the event of a stain, sprinkle with cleaning powder,
Which fixes the dirt? After a few hours, suck up the powder.
For a major sanitation and to make the carpet look like new, take advantage of the spring cleaning to use a shampooer. This device sprays hot water and detergent thoroughly while vacuuming. You can rent it in a specialized store or call on cleaning professionals. Of course, what goes for carpets goes for rugs!
