Floor Cleaning Tips
Removing Scuff Marks from Hard Surface Floors Chances are if you have any hard surface flooring in the home, you have or have had, scuff marks (or heel marks). Scuff marks are black streaks left behind from items with a hard rubber bottom like shoes, some toys, furniture, ladders, etc. Most often cleaning scuff marks…
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How to Remove Old Wax from Floors Many of today’s hard-surface floor materials, with few exceptions, do not require waxing to make them shine. Vinyl and ceramic or linoleum tiles are more commonly used over the old sheet linoleum that most of us grew up with. The surface of linoleum dulls with wear and requires…
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Cleaning No-Wax Floors I have no-wax floors throughout my home. I love them. I had them installed years ago and they still look brand new (thanks in part to my knowledge on how to properly maintain their beauty!). Many homeowners opt for “no-wax” floors as opposed to traditional “wax” floors. Why? It’s simple: instead of…
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Marble Tile Floor Cleaning If your polished marble is protected with floor finishing sealant, the finish should be buffed or burnished in and reapplied periodically to keep the surface optimally protected and looking good. Because marble is so sensitive and very porous, only clean it with a neutral pH cleaning solution. Wipe it dry to…
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Linoleum Floors Linoleum tile is a fantastic flooring option that can mimic almost any hard surface at a fraction of the cost and linoleum was the original resilient flooring material, first patented over 160 years ago. The biggest challenge is determining if you actually have a linoleum floor. Many people refer to all sheet flooring…
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How to Clean Indoor Outdoor Carpet On April 9, 1965, AstroTurf was introduced to the world. It was an artificial grass product called AstroTurf because it made its debut at the Astrodome. The innovation was amazing – here’s a carpet substance that can be subjected to rain, sun, and snow. It didn’t take long for…
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The Best Way to Clean and Maintain Hardwood Floors Hardwood floors add warmth, beauty, and natural charm to any home so cleaning hardwood floors properly is essential for lasting beautiful floors. From understanding your floor’s finish to avoiding common cleaning mistakes, here’s what you need to know to protect your investment and keep your floors…
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How To Clean The Floor Hardwood, tile, stone or other hard-surfaced floors can add much value to your home, and their low-maintenance is appealing to many people. Take these few simple tips to heart, and your floor will stay clean and beautiful for years to come. Vinegar If your floor is seemingly dull or listless,…
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How to Deodorize Carpets Carpets are a wonderful addition to the comfort and appearance of your home but they attract dirt and odors like magnets. You can clean up the surface appearance of the carpet with a quick superficial sweeping with a broom, or a carpet sweeper or dragging out the heavy-duty vacuum with the…
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How to Clean Marble Cleaning marble is hard work, there is no doubt. If you have made the investment in using marble on your flooring, your countertops or in your bathroom, you need to know how to clean it and clean it so thoroughly that it looks like it is brand new. Sometimes we find…
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