Spring is noticeable all around, which implies that I have spring cleaning on the cerebrum! There’s something truly fulfilling about opening up the windows and getting a charge out of some outside air while I work to free my home of residue, debris, and all forms of clutter. It’s not actually “fun” work as such, yet it is very rewarding when all things are considered!
Notwithstanding the common spring cleaning tasks like clearing out storage rooms and sorting out organizers, every year, I attempt to address a couple of “deep cleaning” tasks as well. I considered cleaning our rugs this year. However, since we had hardwood floors and tile put in our kitchen and lounge room a couple of years prior, there’s not a lot of carpets left in the house! But that made me think; there must be an approach to “deep cleaning” your hard floors as well, right?
4 Tips for Maintaining Your Hard Floors All Year
Prevention is better than cure like they always say, and the same is true when it comes to your floors. Maintaining your hard floors with the following tips will make them easier to clean and keep them looking new, and everlasting too.
1. Sweep (Or Vacuum) Often
Cultivate the habit of sweeping or vacuuming your hard floors weekly. Even if you’re just picking up light dust and dirt, it will prevent that dirt from dulling or scratching the surface of your hard floors.
2. Remove Your Shoes
Dirty shoes track sand and dirt onto your floors, which, as I mentioned above, can lead to a dull or scratched finish. So taking your shoes off when you come inside can go a long way toward protecting your floors! And place protective floor mats inside and outside of your home’s exterior doors to reduce the amount of dirt getting tracked inside.
3. Clean up Spills as Soon as Possible.
In order to avoid staining, warping, and other floor damage, it’s essential to keep your floors as dry as possible. That means cleaning up accidental spills as soon as they happen.
4. Wring out Your Mop
Apart from wiping up spills quickly, you can also protect your hard floors by making sure your mop is damp, but not soaking wet. Give your mop an extra twist when you wring it out to get rid of as much water as possible before mopping.