Whether you have new floors or old ones that need cleaning, we can always use a few good cleaning tips to make our lives a little easier. A new wave of thought is that natural is best, and this has been proven many times with people who have allergic reactions to chemicals, or who want to live a simpler and cleaner way of life. Many of the best cleaning agents are things we already have around the house.
What types of flooring do you have in your house? How old is it? What's it sealed with (or unsealed). How dirty are your floors? Can you mop your wooden floors with a sloppy mop and soap (no!). Here are a few simple tips for cleaning various types of floors.
* Bamboo -- Use a sponge mop that is dampened with warm water only (not sopping) and mop, then let dry. If you have a stain, then follow manufacturer's directions. You can also find detailed cleaning solutions on the internet, or a specialty site for that product.
* Ceramic Tile -- Old fashioned soap and water work best. You can use a detergent that's eco-friendly and warm water, or even an old-time mop if you need too. Ceramic tiles wear and clean-up very well. Never mop unsealed Saltillo tiles, as these need a little extra care.
* Real Hardwood -- A teaspoonful or two of vinegar in warm water and a sponge mop will make your hardwoods clean and shiny. For stubborn stains, follow the manufacturer's directions.
* Carpet -- A carpet shampooer that you can rent or own works well -- follow directions for spot cleaning and try to get eco-friendly cleaners.
* Linoleum or Peel-and-Stick Tile -- Easiest to clean, just use soap and water.
If you don't know what type of flooring you have, take a guess and try an inconspicuous corner of the room with one of the above cleaning options. If your grout is dirty, and it has been previously sealed properly, then it will clean up. If it's old then it may need stripping, sealing or coloring.
I hope this information is helpful to you. If you are in need of any information about homes in the Lewisville-FLower Mound area, please call Phil at 972-439-98033 or go to www.Lewisville-FlowerMoundRealEstate.com. Thank You
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