How to Clean Vinyl Floors

In the last few decades, vinyl flooring have gained a lot of popularity. This is because they have certain advantages like - availability in a variety of designs, colors and patterns; durability, easy to maintain and it is cost-effective. We all want that the glossy look of our vinyl floors last for a long time. This is achievable if we are a bit careful while cleaning them. Here, we have discussed some basic ways that will help you keep your vinyl floors squeaky clean and retain their shiny look as well.

Cleaning Regular Dust particles from Vinyl Floor

Any dust or sand particles do stick to the surface of the vinyl floor, hence can be removed by simple sweeping with a broom. It is better if you can avoid the use of a vacuum cleaner on your vinyl floor. Even if you wish to use one, make sure that it does not have the beater bar, as this can make scratch marks on your floors. Sometimes, sweeping is not enough and you should opt for mopping. Take a piece of clean damp cloth and mop up the floor. If you want, you can use lukewarm water and add some neutral pH cleaner to get better results. You can use a solution of vinegar and water, mixed in equal quantities, to mop up the floor. It not only cleans up the floor, but also helps to eliminate any kind of foul smell.

Cleaning Difficult Stains from Vinyl Floor

Removal of greasy stains from vinyl floor needs special attention otherwise some damage may be inadvertently caused to the surface of the floor. Never use any detergent as it tends to make your floor surface sticky which in turn would attract more dust. Add some cleaning products to fresh warm water and rinse the floor thoroughly. You can use some mild detergent like the dish washing liquid in a quart of water to clean up the stains. In case, the stain is too stubborn, wet the area with the solution overnight so that it softens up the dirt and then wipe off with a clean and dry cotton cloth. Or else, pour a spoonful of clear ammonia into a quart of warm water to clear the spots. After the use of ammonia, another round of thorough rinsing of the floor is a must, in order to remove the thin film of ammonia left behind on the surface.

Cleaning the Spills from the Vinyl Floors

Spills, if allowed to settle down on vinyl floors, can give you a really tough time. Hence, the best option is to wipe them off from the floor as soon as possible with a clean piece of cloth. Now, rinse the affected area and dry it with a cloth. Using any abrasive scrubbers or cleaners should be strictly avoided on vinyl floors. While cleaning the spills, if the polish of the floor gets damaged, you can use a floor polish that has been recommended by the manufacturers.

Apart from using the right methods for cleaning, there is an important measure which you can undertake to maintain the gloss of the vinyl floor intact. Keep some non-staining walk-off mats that are meant for vinyl floors, near every entrance of the room. This will prevent the dirt from entering the room.