How to Clean a Kitchen Floor

Kitchen floors catch it all--food most of all, but if it’s a major thoroughfare for your home, you can also be talking about muddy shoes, children or pet mess. Properly getting that floor clean isn’t a quick job, but it is important to keep away bugs and rodents and keep the kitchen sanitary.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Broom and dustpan or vacuum
• Mop (preferably a ringable sponge mop with a scrubber end)
• Bucket
• Some type of anti-bacterial cleanser soluble in water

How to Clean a Kitchen Floor

1. Get the big things. Take a broom or a vacuum and get those crumbs off before busting out the mop.
2. Prepare your solution. Take your cleanser and measure it with warm water at a one to four ratio. Depending on the size of your floor, you may need more.
3. Immerse your sponge in the solution and give it a good squeeze. Make a mental note of where you are mopping to keep from missing spots or remopping the same bits. If you have some tough stains or spots, use the scrubber gently to remove them.
4. Rinse your mop often in the bucket, squeezing out the excess liquid each time. If the water becomes very murky, dump it out and refill the bucket with your cleaning solution.
5. Let the floor dry without walking across. If need be, block the doorway with chairs to keep everyone out until it’s safe.

Tips & Warnings

• A vacuum can be more efficient than a broom. Sucking up the mess on your floor is easier than sweeping and then getting a dustpan, then moving the dustpan around and inevitably missing some small bits.
• Don’t use a wax product very often. Wax buildup can not only leave a general film on the floor, but could also trap any small bits under a layer of wax. If you do use it, clean the floor first.