I basically decided that white tiles and white grout are simply too high maintenance for my dirty life pets kids sheer laziness.
Floor looks clean but feet get dirty.
Personally i sweep the floor when i want a quick clean but if i want a really really good clean i always vacuum.
Excessive water or moisture warps hardwood floors.
Never polish a laminate floor.
By the time i m finished the floors look and smell great.
Rinse the floor with clean water and pick it up with the wet vacuum.
To get a dirty floor clean you need water.
Over time they fill with dirt and soon the floor itself looks dirty.
Depending on how dirty the floor is sometimes i may even mop it twice.
The holes that make this kind of travertine so attractive are the main cause of the problem as this floor shows in nottingham.
If i see the disposable pads are getting too dirty i just replace the pad and continue.
The problem with laminate floors is that too much water seeps into the cracks between the planks and can cause swelling and damage that is irreversible.
Waxes and polishes leave a smeared look on the floors due to the residue that they leave behind.
You want it to look clean yes but a three step programme every day is hard work i clean my floor properly with a mop and bucket once a week the other times i just sweep the worst bits swipe over a damp one of these don t even need cleaner over the dirty bits and stuff the pad in the washing machine takes about 3 mins.
Dearing s last bit of advice.
Get a scrub brush on an extended handle.
If your floor appears dull always take the time to clean it properly to remove residues that exist currently.
Use a wet vacuum to pick up the dirty water.
Wet and soak the floor for about 10 minutes and then scrub.
If the finish of a plank looks damaged it s best to replace it.
A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor.
Always abide by your hardwood floor manufacturer or installer s maintenance instructions to.
Dearing recommends dry mopping or vacuuming the floor making sure the machine is on tile mode as opposed to carpet so the beater bar is raised.
Buffing the floor with a towel when you dry it will help to restore its shine and keep the floor in good condition.
Household broom dustpan vacuum without beater bar bleach free dishwashing liquid 2 mop pails stirring utensil soft clean mop clean microfiber towels rubber free floor mats take your shoes off before walking on the hardwood to prevent footprints.
Spot clean with a slightly damp mop when necessary.