The birds are chirping, grass is growing, and winter is making its final farewell, spring is just around the corner! It’s time to store away those winter boots, the same winter boots that have been walking all over your beautiful floors all season long through the long, dirty, cold, and unforgiving months of winter. Winter not only pummels the outdoors, but mud, snow, and salt are tracked all over your home, leaving a mess on your floors. With spring comes everyone’s favourite springtime activity, spring cleaning. Here are some spring cleanings tips to get your floors back in tip-top shape.
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Vancouver Flooring
Tile Flooring in Vancouver
When it comes to tile flooring, the first step to cleaning them is to sweep or vacuum loose dirt, dust, pet hair, and other debris. Ceramic tiles only need warm water to properly clean them, but you can also seek out a manufacturer recommended cleaner. It’s sometimes best to avoid using a sponge mop as a mop can push dirt into the grout tracks of the flow.
Hardwood Flooring in Vancouver
Hardwood flooring can be cleaned by sweeping or vacuuming. It’s important to never use abrasive cleaning products on your hardwood floor to avoid scratching and gouging. Check with the manufacturer of your hardwood floor for recommended cleaners.
Vinyl Flooring in Vancouver
Vinyl flooring can be cleaned by occasional mopping. It is recommended to find a manufacturer’s recommended cleaner to remove dirt built up. A few capfuls of clear, non-sudsy ammonia and water is a safe cleaning solution that you can use when spring cleaning vinyl flooring in Vancouver.
Laminate Flooring in Vancouver
When cleaning laminate floors, it’s best to vacuum the floor using the wand attachment. Use a dust mop or damp cloth for general cleaning. It’s important to wipe up wet areas an allow them to properly dry, as laminate flooring can be extra slippery when being cleaned. If winter has left traces of salt on your floor, use a damp cloth to wipe the stain off.
When you’re ready to spring clean your floors, don’t forget you can reach out the team at Top Floor Flooring for any questions regarding recommended cleaning products. And if you’re floors have seen too many winters and damage that simple spring cleaning just won’t fix, our convenient mobile flooring service saves you time shopping for new flooring options by allowing you to go through samples in the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of your own home or office. Book your free mobile flooring consultation here.
