Introduction

If you’re on a tight budget but still want your floors to look stylish and appealing, linoleum flooring is your best option. Linoleum requires low maintenance and is a powerful and flexible flooring material. Nonetheless, you’ll find that it is not as durable as similar flooring options such as vinyl.

Consequently, an extra level of care must be observed when cleaning your linoleum floors. A few recommendations are avoiding corrosive chemical mixtures and taking the proper precautions to avoid harming its surface or ruining its sheen.

To help you maintain the appearance and long-lastingness of your linoleum floors, I’ve provided some very useful quick cleaning tips.

Quick Cleaning Tips for Linoleum Floors

1. Get rid of any loose dirt or debris that may be present on the material’s surface. To accomplish this, you must vacuum the linoleum floors on the “hard floor” setting, or by thoroughly sweeping the floors. While you work, ensure that you focus on crevices, corners, and underneath fixtures and furniture.
2. Pour 6 to 9 drops of dish soap in a bucket of hot water (1 gallon). Avoid substances that are acidic or harsh. Instead, use your regular dishwashing soap. Afterward, gently stir the solution.
3. Thoroughly wring out the mop after dipping it in the soapy water. Due to the susceptibility of linoleum to the damage from standing water, you might want to use a small quantity of water when cleaning the floor. The mop’s strands should be slightly soapy and damp.
4. Partition the room into smaller 6 X 6- inch sections. Wipe each section while dipping the mop back into the bucket upon the completion of each individual section. Make sure to wring it dry before moving to the next section. Repeat this step until the floor is cleaned in its entirety.
5. Discard the used water, rinse the bucket and the mop in with clean water.
6. Pour some clean, hot water into the empty bucket, submerge the mop and wring it thoroughly. Mop the entire linoleum floor once more. Divide the room into sections as before, and carry out the same wring-and-dry procedure again. The aim here is to remove any remaining soap residue on the floor.
7. The final step is removing any excess moisture that may have been left behind. You can do this by putting some old clothes on the floor to quickly absorb any excess moisture.

Verdict

Linoleum is a resilient and easy-to-maintain flooring material. It is fairly inexpensive, which makes it a pocket-friendly option for any person on a tight budget. Because of its lower level of durability when compared to some other flooring materials, much care needs to be observed when cleaning them.