Floor cleaner

Wet cleaning is required for any room - both an apartment building and a commercial one, since dust, dirt accumulates on the floors, and we breathe it all. Properly selected detergent for the floor can significantly reduce the duration of this tedious procedure, to make it pleasant. Additionally, you can get the effect of dust and antistatic, which will make it possible to wash the floors much less often than usual.

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The composition of chemical detergents

The products presented in stores well removes dirt and disinfects any surface. Also, floor cleaning products of different brands give the surface a pleasant color and an updated appearance, and a pleasant aroma remains in the room.

Basically, all floor cleaners come in the form of a liquid or concentrate for dissolution with water. They contain the following components:

• Surface active substances - they cope well with pollution;
• Perfumes;
• Dye;
• Antibacterial substances;
• Stain remover.

Of course, their composition depends on the brands and manufacturers. But some may still contain soda, which disinfects and destroys microbes, chlorine.

Important! Chlorine is not recommended for use in small rooms - it is better to use such floor cleaners in hospitals, shopping centers and offices.

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Choosing a tool for different flooring

Before choosing a detergent for the floor, you need to do the following:

1. Be sure to read the composition. It should not contain chlorine or identical additives, since the floor in the house does not need to be disinfected at the level of a medical institution.
2. Means for flooring should be suitable for all types of surfaces - be universal if you have different materials in different rooms. If you are willing to invest, choose a separate view for each material. So you can get the best effect from wet cleaning and extend the life of each coating.
3. If you buy several detergents at the same time, you need to give preference to those products that are made by one manufacturer.

Parquet

Detergents for washing parquet need very delicate. On the market, they are represented by a group of cleaners that gently wash the surface and very well remove surface dirt.

Linoleum

To clean such a coating as linoleum, you do not need to use products that have alcohol in them. Powder cleaners are also not suitable. They can ruin your floor - make it darker or leave whitish, indelible streaks.

Important! If you have a lot of dirt, still use linoleum floor cleaning agent as suggested by the manufacturer. Do not increase the concentration so as not to damage the coating.

Ceramic tile

Do not use liquid soap to clean the floor tiles. It contains a lot of fat - it leaves bright stains on the tile, which are difficult to remove, and sometimes completely impossible. For tiles, it is better to take products that contain acids - they remove dirt well and also kill germs.

Important! Professional ceramic tile floor cleaning products have an anti-slip effect. Its action begins after the floor dries. The product forms an invisible film that slows down the appearance of dirt and protects against damage.

Laminate

When choosing a laminate cleaner, remember that it should be pH neutral. In addition, it is forbidden to wash the laminate with abrasive products, as they can damage the coating.

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Folk remedies

If there is no time to run to the store for detergents, you can also wash the floor with improvised means. Sometimes such substances will be much more effective than special household chemicals, while they will ensure the safe use of the coating and can even contribute to minor restoration of the material and extend its service life.

Wooden painted floors

The following sequence of actions will help you get rid of stains on wooden painted floors:

1. Take warm water.
2. Add vinegar. The ratio should be this: 1 tablespoon of vinegar per 1 liter of water.
3. Rinse the floor with a solution.
4. After it dries, cover with linseed oil, in one layer.

Unpainted wooden floors

1. Take a soap-alkaline solution. You can also put 1 tablespoon of turpentine in the solution.
2. Cover the base.
3. And then wipe with a stiff brush.

Linoleum

Preferably, wash once a week with lukewarm water and soap.

Important! You can not clean linoleum with turpentine, gasoline, alcohol or ammonia - they have a destructive effect on the outer layer.

If you see pollution on linoleum, it has darkened or lost its luster, do so:

1. Take a wool rag.
2. Moisten with warm water.
3. Squeeze well.
4. Wipe the coating.

Important! Every three months, it is advisable to rub linoleum with linseed oil using a soft cloth.

Tile

An excellent detergent for tiles is a solution of washing powder:

1. Dissolve washing powder with warm water well.
2. Apply it to the surface of the floor.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water.
4. Wipe dry.

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Very often, we don’t even think about the fact that it’s easier to wash the floors with folk remedies than to choose chemistry. Yes, chemistry is more convenient to use, but its adverse effect on your health is far from the last criterion of choice. So next time, think about what is actually more profitable for you, both in terms of money costs and your own safety. Use the tips above and let your floors have a perfect look.