KITCHEN FLOOR: INTRODUCTION
The kitchen floor is the most trampled of all and therefore needs to be protected. How to do? With a good cleaning and some simple tricks. Here are a few tricks for preserving your kitchen floor at its best!
Thekitchen floor is probably the most trampled of all. Because of this, it could easily be ruined. However, there are some steps we can take to preserve it in the best way possible.
For example, it is essential to start with a good and proper cleaning, but trying to protect it from scratches is also very important and can make a difference.
USE A SPECIFIC DETERGENT
The kitchen floor can be made of marble, terracotta, stoneware, resin, ceramic or even wood. Each of these materials must be washed with specific products.
If you want to preserve your kitchen floor at its best, don’t buy a generic detergent, but a specific one for that type of floor. Also, remember never to use a product that is too aggressive.
BE CAREFUL WHEN SWEEPING
In order to best preserve your kitchen floor, you definitely need to keep it clean. Therefore, daily sweeping should be done.
You can vacuum or even use a regular broom. In any case, always be very careful that the bristles do not go to scratch it.
USE A NON-ABRASIVE SPONGE
The same care should be taken when washing it. You should always be careful about the type of sponge you use. For example, if there are stains, it is not recommended to use an abrasive sponge because it may scratch the floor.
Rather use the smooth patches and apply a little more pressure. In case the dirt resists, leave somewater with the detergent for a while so that it will flake off and be easier to remove.
WASH WITH DEMINERALISED WATER
A good trick to keep your kitchen floor looking its best is to wash it with demineralized water. It is simply water that is free of minerals, gases and limescale. Plus it has a neutral PH that won’t go to waste on the floor.
Precisely because it is purer and less aggressive, it is often recommended for many household uses. You can also buy it in some better-stocked supermarkets, but it can also be made at home.
WAX
Some types of flooring need some care than others. Over time, they may lose their shine, gloss or even turn slightly yellow. To avoid this, you can periodically pass a layer of wax.
This is used to make the floor shinier, but also to protect it. You will notice that it will look as good as new. Make sure, though, that the wax is good for the type of flooringyou have in your kitchen.
UTILIZE CARPETS
A rug should always be put in the kitchen. First of all, it serves to complete the decor, adding a touch of color. Then, it is also very important to protect the floor.
Usually, in fact, it is placed in the vicinity and along the entire length of kitchen counters. This way, if any splashes were to fall, they wouldn’t stain the floor.
CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY IF A LIQUID FALLS
The kitchen is the room where the floor gets dirty most easily. In fact, it’s very likely that you could drop something, for example while preparing food or sitting at the table.
If, for example, you accidentally spill a liquid on the floor, don’t wait: clean it immediately. This will prevent it from fouling and make it easier to remove.
USE FELT PADS
In the kitchen, it is very common to move chairs around. Often, when you get up or approach the table, you will hear noises. In addition to being very annoying, they are also a red flag that the floor is getting scratched.
To avoid this, just apply felt pads under the feet of the chairs and also the table. This way you will solve the noise problem, you will not bother the downstairs tenants and you will also protect your floor.
AVOID DRAGGING FURNITURE
One of the main problems why a floor generally gets ruined is because heavy furniture is dragged in, which inevitably scratches it.
To preserve your kitchen floor for longer, therefore, try to be more careful when moving them. For example, even classic wheeled carts that are very convenient can actually be harmful to the floor.
TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES
One habit that should always be adopted is to remove your shoes when you enter the house. First, it’s a matter of hygiene because the soles inevitably get dirty.
Then, it will also help protect the floors. Particularly when you have heeled shoes, in fact, you might scratch them more easily. When you are indoors, therefore, try to walk in slippers.
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