A Guide to Hard Floor Cleaning and Restoration

Cleaning the hard floors in your home is an important part of maintaining a healthy household. Hard floors are often found in rooms where hygiene is key, like the bathroom or kitchen, making proper cleaning vital. Here are our top tips for hard floor cleaning and maintenance.

Most homes have at least one hard floor. Examples of hard floor materials include laminate, tiles, hardwood and stone - most floor coverings that are not carpet. Where carpets can hide dirt and dust amongst their fibres, many hard floors leave dirt exposed for all to see. Hard flooring is also vulnerable to scratches, which are unsightly and lead to wider damage underneath your floors. Follow these rules to ensure that your hard floors are taken care of.

Protect your hard floor

To prevent scratches on your floor, do not wear shoes in the house. You can also use rugs to protect the floor’s surface from wear and tear. However, make sure that you lift these rugs when cleaning, and follow advice to take care of your rugs, too.

Follow a hard floor cleaning schedule

In day-to-day life, it's easy to neglect hard floor cleaning when it's not part of our routine. Most households don't need to deep clean their hard floors every day, so long as they carry out small maintenance tasks regularly. For the best way to take care of your floor, sweep daily, vacuum every few days, and wet mop at least fortnightly. When you wet mop, it's crucial to use the appropriate floor cleaner for your specific floor type and you should always minimise water use on wooden and laminate floors.

Tackle spills immediately

While hard floors seem solid, many of them are actually porous. Spills can soak deep inside them, causing swelling and other damage. Drinks like coffee can also leave long-lasting stains if not handled immediately. You should always soak up spillages as soon as you can.

Restore damaged floor regularly

By dealing with damaged floor as soon as possible, you prevent damage from spreading. Restoration is different depending on what kind of hard floor you have, so research this process fully before attempting anything. Consult a professional hard floor cleaner if you are unsure what flooring you have or how best to reseal, repair or rejuvenate your flooring.

Use a hard floor cleaner

Hard floor cleaners are essentially vacuum cleaners that also scrub stains. They help you to tackle both dust and stains in a singular circuit around the room. However, beware that they are not always as effective at tackling dust as vacuum cleaners - you may be better off hiring a professional cleaner with access to industry standard machinery.

Hire a professional hard floor cleaner

Hiring an expert to take care of your hard floor cleaning is a sure way to keep your home looking its best. Every National Carpet Cleaners Association member meets our high standards of training and insurance. They can be found in our directory of cleaners all over the UK.

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