When it comes to floor care, there is really a lot to know. Each type of flooring requires different care methods, and then treating stains can throw another wrench into the process. When it comes down to it, understanding your floors and what you can do to take care of them is important. You should also know the little details that might help with cleaning and care.
Check out these 4 floor care techniques that every homeowner should know.
Welcome, Welcome!
Did you know that a simple welcome mat makes a huge difference? You don’t even have to use a welcome mat. Something like a runner rag or a standing mat in high-traffic areas is extremely helpful. Why? Because high-traffic areas tend to get more foot traffic than other spaces.
This foot traffic tracks dirt and debris across your floor, and it likely wears down the floor faster. Using a rug or a welcome mat in those areas can help to reduce the wear as well as the dirt that is being tracked throughout your home. Start with a welcome mat at your front door, but also pay attention to those high-traffic areas and think about how you can use rugs there too.
Don’t Let Spills Lie
When spills or stains happen, they’re simply a part of life. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. You need to handle spills and stains as quickly as possible. We know that sometimes you don’t realize it happened until later. But take care of it as soon as you notice it.
The sooner you treat a stain, the less likely it is it will leave behind lasting stains that are even harder to get rid of. Clean them up quickly and try to avoid letting them sit.
Material Mindfulness
Always be mindful of your materials. For example, laminate floors don’t do well with water. You have to be very careful using water. Stone floors can easily be damaged or discolored if you use the wrong thing on them. Get to know that material and the best practices for taking care of it.
You certainly don’t want to use cleaning practices that might ruin or harm your floor, and attention to detail in this capacity will improve your floor care results. Those floors can be picky! Just get to know them really well.
Establish Floor Care Rules
Finally, try to establish some basic rules for your household to protect your floors. Make it an assigned chore to vacuum or sweep regularly. You can split this up throughout the home. Another good rule is not allowing shoes on the carpet or past the entryway. Shoes can track in bacteria, dirt, and debris. They are often the culprits behind dirty and worn floors.
Determine a plan for professional cleaning cycles to help keep your floors properly cleaned and maintained.
Professional Floor Care
You can do a lot to be proactive with home flooring care. However, it’s also important to remember to use routine professional cleaning. Semper Fi Yuma can help out with any of your care and cleaning needs for the floors. Our experts will get your floors looking great. Just give us a call to schedule.
