Cleaning the floor of the house is part of the basics of cleaning.
The problem is that we don't necessarily know which type of product is suitable for which type of coating.
This is true for any soil. Whether wooden parquet, laminate, linoleum, tiles or even concrete.
Using an unsuitable product can cause significant damage on your floor...
Luckily, here's the handy guide on how to clean any type of floor without chemicals . Watch:
First, remove the dust with a microfiber broom or an old nylon pantyhose like in our tip here.
Then, dilute 2 tablespoons of black soap in 5 liters of hot water. Lightly dampen the mop with this mixture and mop the floor.
No need to rinse. Dry the parquet thoroughly with a dry cloth hooked to a push broom.
To be even more sure of the sanitizing properties of your product, add 5 to 10 drops of lemon essential oil to the mixture.
Precautions to take
Do not use pure white vinegar as this can deteriorate and dull the finish of the wood.
Vacuum or broom to remove dirt. Lightly dampen a mop with a mixture of water and 1 drop of washing-up liquid.
Dry the floor well, removing excess moisture with a dry cloth.
Precautions to take
Do not wet the floor too much and do not allow it to dry out as this may cause the laminate flooring to swell.
Mix 1 drop of dishwashing liquid and 1 glass of white vinegar in 5 liters of hot water. Clean the floor with this mixture and a mop.
To shine and protect the lino, apply a thin layer of pure wax milk with a microfiber cloth. Let dry. Repeat the operation every 2 to 6 months.
Precautions to take
To avoid streaking, rinse and wring your mop frequently.
Mix 1 liter of hot water and 1 cup of white vinegar. Wash the tiles with this mixture and a mop. Use a dry cloth to absorb excess water on the joints.
Precautions to take
Remember to clean the tiles thoroughly every 2-3 months. Remove stains from tile joints with a toothbrush and Meudon white. Avoid white vinegar on porous stones like marble or travertine.
To remove oil and gasoline stains from the garage floor, wet the floor, sprinkle baking soda on it and scrub with an extra stiff scrub brush attached to a broom handle.
Finally, rinse thoroughly with a garden hose.
Precautions to take
For interior concrete coatings, simply clean the surface with a mixture of water and white vinegar.
