This post is sponsored by Stanley Steemer. As always, all opinions and ideas are entirely my own.
Spring is in the air, which means that I have spring cleaning on the brain! There’s something really satisfying about opening up the windows and enjoying some fresh air while I work to rid my home of dust, debris, and all manner of clutter. It’s not exactly “fun” work per se, but it is very rewarding when it’s all said and done!
In addition to the typical spring cleaning tasks like cleaning out closets and organizing cupboards, each year I try to address a few “deep cleaning” tasks too. I thought about cleaning our carpets this year, but since we had hardwood floors and tile put in our kitchen and living room a few years ago, there’s not a lot of carpet left in the house! But that got me thinking… surely there must be a way to “deep clean” your hard floors too, right?
It turns out that the answer to that question is a resounding YES! 🙂 And today I’ve teamed up with Stanley Steemer to share some useful information about how to address your hard floors during your spring cleaning efforts, and why it’s important to do so. I’ll start by offering a few general tips for hard floors, and then we’ll dive deeper into the subject of caring for tile floors. And by the end of this post, you’ll know exactly how to give your hard floors the good spring cleaning they deserve!
4 Tips For Maintaining Your Hard Floors All Year
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and the same is true when it comes to your floors. Maintaining your hard floors with the following tips will make them easier to clean, and keep them looking newer, longer too!
1. Sweep (Or Vacuum) Often
Make a habit of sweeping or vacuuming your hard floors a few times a week. Even if you’re just picking up light dust and dirt, it will prevent that dirt from dulling or scratching the surface of your hard floors.
2. Remove Your Shoes
Dirty shoes track sand and dirt onto your floors, which as I mentioned above, can lead to a dull or scratched finish. So taking your shoes off when you come inside can go a long way toward protecting your floors! And place protective floor mats inside and outside of your home’s exterior doors to reduce the amount of dirt getting tracked inside.
3. Clean Up Spills ASAP
In order to avoid staining, warping, and other floor damage, it’s important to keep your floors as dry as possible. That means wiping up accidental spills as soon as you can!
