Even though linoleum floors are sturdy, they still need to be cleaned.It can take nearly 50 years for linoleum floors to be cleaned and taken care of.These easy cleaning and maintenance steps will keep your linoleum floors in top shape.
Step 1: Excess dirt should be cleaned up.
Dust mops and vacuums can be used to remove dirt from the linoleum floor.Dirt can be found underneath cabinets, cupboards, and appliances.Change the vacuum settings to clean hard surfaces instead of carpets.
Step 2: It's possible to mix a natural cleaning solution.
Put a bucket of water in it for 12 of the way.It's best to mix in equal parts of white vinegar.Most linoleum floors do not need an entire bucket of cleaning solution to clean the floor surface.You don't want to use more water than necessary because standing water can damage linoleum.
Step 3: It's possible to mix a chemical cleaning solution.
Use a cleaning product to clean linoleum floors.Most flooring and home department stores carry Linoleum-specific cleaning products.Most linoleum floor cleaners need to beDiluted with water, so follow the manufacturer's instructions by mixing in the appropriate amount of cleaning detergent in a large bucket filled with the correct measurement of water.Make sure your cleaning area is well-ventilated if you are using a chemical cleaner.You could mix about 6-7 drops of a mild detergent with a gallon of warm water to make a cleaning solution.This solution will clean and disinfect your floors, but a linoleum-specific cleaner might remove dirt a little better.If you want to clean your linoleum floors, stay away from cleaning products that have high pH levels.
Step 4: Take care of the floor.
To wring out excess solution, dip a mop into your cleaning solution.The mop should be damp.Each dip of the mop must be done in about 3-6 square foot areas.If you want to clean your floors more thoroughly, you can use a soft bristled scrub brush.The method requires you to work on your hands and knees.You don't need to rinse off your floor if you clean it with a solution of water and vinegar.The water and the water smell will evaporate with the Vinegar smell.
Step 5: Take care of the floor.
Dump out the cleaning solution and water and rinse the mop with clean water after you mop the floor.Cool, clean water is what you should refill the bucket of water with.wring out any excess water and rinse the cleaning solution from the floor after dipping the mop into the clean water.For every time you dip the mop into the water, you need to work in 3-6 square foot areas.Dump out the bucket of water when you are done rinsing the floor.Chemical cleaning solutions will attract tiny particles of dust and dirt if they aren't washed from the floor.
Step 6: The floor needs to be dried.
For extra shine, wipe the entire floor with a towel, cleaning cloth, or microfiber mop head.To allow traffic on the floor surface, allow it to completely dry.
Step 7: You should wash your floor.
The floor needs to be thoroughly cleaned before you can polish it.The basic cleaning method is to vacuum and wash the floor.Before adding polish make sure the floor is completely dry.After washing, be sure to rinse the floor.The polish could be affected by leftover cleaning messes.
Step 8: The polish should be put into a bucket.
The polish should not be poured on the floor.Put the polish in a clean bucket.Follow the instructions on the back of the polish to know how much to use.
Step 9: The polish should be put on the floor.
Use a clean, damp mop to apply linoleum polish to the floor.In 3-4 square foot areas apply 1-2 coats of polish.Wait 30 minutes in between coats to allow each coat to dry.Before moving furniture and walking on the floor, let the final coat of polish dry for an hour.Limit the number of times you drag your mop over the area.There is a risk of leaving streaks in the polish if you move your mop over an area more than once or twice.