Wood floor maintenance focuses on damp-proofing and daily dusting; tiles require regular deep cleaning of grout and keeping them dry. Please be sure to use suitable chemicals according to the product manual and do not blindly mix cleaning agents.
The core of wood floor maintenance
Wood floors should be maintained with extremely low humidity to avoid moisture penetration that causes swelling.
- Regularly use a vacuum cleaner to remove surface sand and grit.
- Avoid using high-temperature steam to clean wooden surfaces.
- Carefully select protective oils and cleaners specifically for wood floors.
- Vacuuming
- Perform a local test of cleaning chemicals.
- Dust with a dry mop.
Tile deep cleaning
Although tiles have high hardness, you still need to avoid acidic agents that damage the glaze and grout.
When handling moldy materials, you can follow US Environmental Protection Agency's home mold prevention recommendations(opens in a new window)treatment and note the on-site and material restrictions.
- Use neutral cleaner for an overall scrub.
- Handle stubborn stains in segments.
- Pay attention to long-term ventilation in the bathroom to prevent mold.
- Remove surface dust.
- Use a soft brush to scrub details.
- Rinse with clean water and keep the floor dry.
Correction of common cleaning myths
Many DIY cleaning solutions often ignore chemical safety.
Before using bleach, please first understand Method for using bleach from the Centre for Health Protection(opens in a new window), and operate according to the product label.
- It is strictly forbidden to mix bleach with acidic cleaners.
- Do not use chemicals on inconspicuous areas without testing first.
- Do not over-use chemicals, as this leads to surface wear.
- Read the product usage instructions carefully.
- Check if the environment is sufficiently ventilated.
When to stop DIY
If large-area penetrating dirt, floor warping, or mold spreading over a large area appears, do not continue handling it yourself.
- Professional assessment of service needs
- Check the latest price list.
- Contact 壹家壹清潔專家 to consult about professional plans.
