Vinegar is a totally harmless substance that lightly cleans vinyl floors to keep them looking fresh.
Clean super dirty vinyl floor.
All we did was spray the scrubbing bubbles onto the floor working on a few sections at a time.
Here are tips on how to clean a vinyl floor that s really dirty.
Gently mix 1 4 cup vinegar in a 16 ounce spray bottle with 1 drop of dish soap and warm water.
Clean the baking soda off the floor with a vinegar and water solution.
Then fill up the steam iron with water and set it on the lowest setting.
Spray the floor one section at a time and wipe with a damp microfiber mop as you go.
It will get steamy so be careful.
Anyway back to the floor.
Dunk a clean washcloth into the ammonia solution and wring it out a bit.
Once the iron is heated up lay the wet washcloth over the area you want to clean.
Until your floor needs a serious cleaning stick to damp mopping with just water.
If you choose to vacuum the floor make sure you have it on the right setting to remove the beater bar to protect against scratches unless you have a vacuum with a specific setting for bare floors.
You want it to be damp but not dripping.
Make sure the foam covers the vinyl pretty evenly and wait about a minute or so for it to work it s magic.
Tile cleaner i used this one scrub brush.
Rub it on the floor with a soft towel until the stain lifts.
Materials for cleaning filthy dirty tile floor.
If your grout lines are smaller you may need to use a small craft paint brush paper towels or rags.
Then use a wet mop to wipe up the grime.
Start by getting the rag or washcloth wet and ringing it out.
Lay the wet cloth out on the area you wish to clean then place your hot iron on the towel.
Soap may work as a great vinyl floor cleaner but soap scum leaves a film that actually collects dirt.
Thoroughly sweep or vacuum your vinyl floors.
As a general rule you want to use the mildest cleanser possible to do the job since harsher cleansers are tougher on the flooring.
Grout paint i used this one old toothbrush note.
Remove the scuffs with a microfiber cloth.
Cleaning a vinyl floor for weekly cleaning use reichert s spritz and dry mop technique to keep tile floors looking fresh.
If your floor is especially dirty try adding a few drops of liquid dishwashing soap to the mixture before mopping once with the soap mixture a second time with vinegar and water.