For cleaning hardwood floors, it is okay to gauge how often you should clean based on pets, the amount of people in your home and how dirty your floors get weekly. If they start getting dirty, you can usually tell from the floors losing their luster and the floors looking dull. First, sweep to collect loose dirt and debris. Then vacuum and then mop. Deep cleaning should be done about every two weeks or monthly. 

For products, Pine Sol and special hardwood floor vacuums and mops are recommended. Pine-Sol is good for deep cleaning and products like reusable mops and washable pads are a great addition to your cleaning supplies to clean hardwood floors.  

Tile floors are very easy to maintain and clean. Some handy tips are to sweep, then vacuum dirt and debris as needed. You can then wipe residue or clean any spot that needs it. For deep cleaning, mop or wash the floors monthly or earlier if needed. 

There are specific stone mops you can buy that can wash your floors and keep them sparkling. Avoid any mops that can push dirty water. This will make grout lines dirty and make more work for you in the long run. Steam mops and microfiber fabrics can be a great tool for your tile floor cleaning. 

Cleaning:  

Carpet is a very popular option that is not as hard as you think it is to clean and deep clean. Vacuuming and spot treatment should be done at least twice a month. Avoid cleaning sprays due to the moisture. Dampness may not be able to be removed and may cause more problems and sprays may not be properly rinsed. Make sure not to track any debris by wearing shoes on carpet. Take your shoes off at the door. For deep cleaning, make sure to steam or have a proper carpet cleaning done every 6 months or sooner as needed. 

A good vacuum cleaner and spot treatment device. These are essential to keeping your carpets clean daily and maintaining clean carpet.  

Floors for Less can help you with all of your flooring needs, even advice for cleaning. Overall, cleaning can be easier than you think. With the proper cleaning methods and products, cleaning won’t be so bad. On top of our tips above, we stress that reading your cleaning products’ labels can help guide you on what products are specifically used for. This can help you decide your plan for cleaning and keeping your floors looking their best. Contact us today if you have any flooring needs!