How to Clean Linoleum Floors

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Linoleum floors are a wonderful component of any household's decor. Their natural beauty adds a warm charm to any kitchen. Maintaining the glow of these floors is vital to their longevity. Cleaning linoleum can be fast and easy. Below you'll find a few simple steps for general cleaning with warm water, cleaning with soap and deep cleaning.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Dust mop or vacuum cleaner
  • Warm water
  • Sink or bucket
  • Regular mop
  • Clean towel
  • Dust mop or vacuum cleaner
  • Warm water
  • Sink or bucket
  • Mild liquid dish soap
  • Regular mop
  • Clean towel
  • Nylon bristle brush
  • Sink or bucket
  • Mild liquid dish soap
  • Clean towel

Cleaning With Warm Water

Step1
Dust or vacuum your floor to remove any loose dirt and particles.
Step2
Run warm water into your sink or bucket.
Step3
Proceed to mop the floor with the warm water.
Step4
Let the floor dry on its own or wipe it clean with a dry towel.

Cleaning Linoleum With Soap

Step1
Vacuum or dust the floor.
Step2
Fill your sink or bucket with a mixture of warm water and a mild liquid dish soap.
Step3
Mop floor with this solution.
Step4
Rinse the floor with a clean towel and let it dry.

Deep Cleaning Linoleum

Step1
Get your nylon bristle brush and fill your sink with a mixture of warm water and a very mild liquid dish soap.
Step2
Dip the brush into this solution periodically and scrub the floor.
Step3
Rinse the floor with a clean towel and let it dry.

Tips & Warnings

  • Deep cleaning is only necessary twice a year.
  • Don't use detergents. Most of them are too harsh and can leave behind a sticky film that only attracts more dirt.

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