Previously, rags for cleaning floors were made from old clothes. Now the store offers a huge selection of cleaning rags made from a variety of materials. They have different properties. The price also varies. When choosing the best floor cloth, you should take into account its characteristics and the characteristics of the room for which it is intended to be cleaned.
How to properly wash floors
Regardless of what material the floor is made of, it is necessary to prepare for cleaning.
To do this you need to do the following:
Mopping the floor is an important part of cleaning
- You need to remove all things that will interfere. Everything that is possible should be put back in place or moved to make room for work.
- Before you start washing, you need to remove debris using a vacuum cleaner, brush or broom. It is necessary to pay special attention to hard-to-reach places: corners, the space around furniture legs and others.
- Before you start washing, you need to prepare a cleaning solution. It is done taking into account the characteristics of the type of floor covering and existing contaminants. To do this, pour water into a bucket and add the appropriate detergent.
Important! Cleaning is carried out in the direction from the edges of the room to the center, moving the mop in the form of a figure eight. In this case, dirt accumulates in the center, from where it will be easy to remove. Wash the instrument at least once for every 2-3 square meters.
The cleaning features depend on what material the flooring is made of.
Laminate
Floors made from this material require especially careful handling. It is necessary to clean it in such a way as not to scratch it. To wash it you need to do the following:
- To remove debris, you need to use a broom with very soft bristles, or vacuum with a special soft brush attachment.
- You need to prepare a laminate floor cleaner. For example, you can use Unicum concentrate. This product must be diluted in water.
- Now you need to wet the rag and start washing, moving from the edges of the room to the center.
You need to rinse the fabric well, otherwise dirty stains may remain. If a foaming agent was used during cleaning, the floor will need to be wiped with a damp cloth.
Linoleum
Laminate flooring must be washed very carefully.
To wash linoleum, you need to clean it, taking into account the following rules:
- It is necessary to use water that is slightly warmer than room temperature. If you use hot water (more than 60 degrees), this may cause deformation of the coating.
- It is not allowed to use substances that have an abrasive effect or brushes with hard bristles - they can leave scratches on the linoleum.
- After washing is completed, it is necessary to remove traces of detergent with a damp cloth.
After finishing cleaning, wipe the surface dry.
Important! You can wipe the floor with linseed oil to make the linoleum shine. This effect can be achieved even with old coating. To do this correctly, you need to drip 6-8 drops of oil onto a sponge. After this, you will need to thoroughly wipe the floor covering.
Wood plank floor
Unpainted wooden boards are more resistant to cleaning. Therefore, various cleaning agents can be used on them. For example, for this purpose you can use hard bristle brushes and soda.
Sometimes boards are made from soft wood: pine, spruce or ash. After washing a floor made of such material, it is necessary to wipe the floor dry. If the boards are made of harder wood, the cleaner may not wipe them after washing, but it is advisable to wring out the cloth during washing.
Parquet
Regardless of whether the parquet is varnished or not, it is important to dry it thoroughly after washing. When cleaning such a floor, it is not recommended to use cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or steam cleaner.
To carry out cleaning, you must perform the following steps:
- Prepare warm water (it should be slightly above room temperature).
- Dilute the selected detergent to obtain the required concentration.
- The cleaner needs to make sure in advance that there is a clean, dry cloth with which to wipe the parquet at the final stage.
- Now you need to wet the rag and wring it out thoroughly. The parquet should not be exposed to too much moisture.
- You need to wipe the floor covering, spending minimal time on it. It is recommended to direct the movements of the mop along the pattern of the parquet.
Important! After finishing cleaning, you need to thoroughly wipe the floor with a cloth prepared in advance.
Tile
To wash a floor with such a coating, you need to spray detergent onto its surface using a spray bottle and let it sit for 30 minutes.
After this, wipe the tiles with a sponge soaked in clean water.
After finishing cleaning, it is recommended to thoroughly wipe the surface with microfiber.
If you need to clean a large room, a good way to do this is to wash the floor with a mop soaked in detergent.
Price and features of the release form
Today, rags are produced in accordance with sanitary safety requirements. Rags can be used both for home cleaning and for various businesses. Rags are produced in briquettes or rolls of various sizes, which greatly simplifies the transportation and storage of this material. When choosing a floor rag, you should not give preference to the cheapest ones, since after a short period they can not only leave lint, but even tear completely.
Originally posted 2017-12-21 07:19:29.
What are the best rags for cleaning floors?
Before washing, things need to be put back in place.
When choosing cleaning equipment, take into account the general requirements:
- It must have the ability to remove contaminants.
- The material needs to absorb water.
- It is advisable that the rag is made of a soft material that will be comfortable to wring out.
- An important characteristic is the durability of the material. The faster it wears out, the less time the fabric will last.
Properties are determined by the material used. Requirements for the composition and quality of rags are determined by the relevant GOST. You need to choose a suitable rag taking into account the following features:
- Made from cotton, they absorb moisture. At the same time, they wear out quickly and are short-lived. It is recommended to use this fabric only with cold or warm water, since if the temperature is too hot, the material will deform.
- A product made of viscose will not leave lint after washing the floor. The fabric is an environmentally friendly product made from artificial fibers. Its properties are similar to cotton, but stronger. Do not use if hot water is used for washing. This technical fabric is not suitable in cases where heavy soiling needs to be washed off. In this case, the result of cleaning may be dirty stains on the floor covering. Such rags are effective if the floors are made of wood or laminate. On the Russian market you can buy a rag made from this material called “Pure Sun”.
- Acrylic material is relatively cheap. It is produced from natural gas. Acrylic is a durable fabric and does not lose its appearance after repeated washings. However, this canvas has a drawback - it cannot absorb water well. Therefore, it is advantageous to use it at those stages of harvesting when dry processing is necessary. For example, it can be used for rubbing laminate or parquet.
Important! Rolled rags are usually made from stitched canvas. When choosing them, take into account the density of the material and the width of the canvas. Such technical fabrics are of lower quality compared to those made from artificial fibers, but are much cheaper.
- Made from polyamide, they are soft to the touch. They are considered very durable. They dry quickly after washing and clean dirt with confidence. In addition, this fabric is rot-resistant. The only drawback is the high price, which corresponds to the quality of the product.
- Microfiber cleaning cloths are very popular. Its popularity is determined by the fact that such fabrics easily absorb water and remove dirt due to the special structure of the fibers from which they are composed. This fabric can absorb 4 times more moisture compared to other types, and after wrung out it becomes dry very quickly. It leaves no lint or dirty streaks after use. However, it does not interact with fat, gradually accumulates dust and dirt and does not tolerate high temperatures. It is recommended to wash the rag regularly. Such rags are produced by the famous Swedish brand “Smart”.
Microfiber
When choosing, it is recommended to consider the following. It is advisable to use rags made from artificial fibers. They remove dirt more effectively and do not require special care. The rag needs to be pleasant to the touch and absorb moisture well.
There are well-known brands of floor cleaning cloth manufacturers in Russia and all over the world. An example is LAIMA, which supplies inexpensive and high-quality products.
You can purchase floor cleaning cloths in rolls or in rectangular pieces. They will vary in cost. In the first case, the price of one roll will in most cases be from 2 to 7 thousand rubles, depending on the material, in the second, the price of one rag, as a rule, will not exceed 100 rubles. However, their service life must be taken into account. If the housewife has cleaning rags on a roll, then when the need arises for cleaning, she can cut off the next piece of cloth. If you buy small rags, then you need to constantly take care of replenishing their supplies.
Recommendations for choosing sex rags
Today, the assortment of stores is so diverse that sometimes the shelves are even bursting with it. The texture of each material has its own specific properties, which distinguish the operating conditions of the floor rags.
A properly selected rag should include the following important qualities:
- it should absorb moisture as much as possible;
- The rag should be quite soft.
Floor cloths can be made from a variety of materials, both natural and synthetic. Modern industry produces floor rags that best meet the individual requirements of each floor covering. The choice of the necessary rag directly depends on the material with which the floor surface is covered. Having used a floor rag once, which is made and correctly selected for the floor covering, the housewife will never return to using an old house rag.
Caring for rags
Viscose rag During storage, provide a place where rags or rags for cleaning floors will dry.
After washing, soak in detergent and leave for 20 minutes,
then wash and rinse in clean water. After this, the rag must be thoroughly wrung out and dried.
It is advisable to dry the rag in the sun. This will disinfect it.
Generalization on the topic
As you can see, knowing the characteristics of a particular material, it is not difficult to make the right choice. Whatever floor cloth you choose, to ensure it lasts a long time, you need to take proper care of it. After use, the rags must be washed in warm water, rinsed, and then thoroughly dried. You cannot dry them on the radiator. Any of the presented materials can be washed in a washing machine at a temperature of 30-40 degrees, but they should be disinfected first.
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