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Maintaining The Quality Of<br />

The Floors In Your Room<br />

Floating floor boards are usually used in the<br />

surface mediums; that’s why it is more prone<br />

to liquids and warps. Mopping is never recommended<br />

if you have this kind of flooring.<br />

How to clean your floor properly<br />

Sweep and vacuum the floor regularly and<br />

use a dust mop to get rid of any accumulated<br />

dusts.<br />

Use a damp cloth and a mild cleanser to clean<br />

any stubborn dirt or spills on the floor. Never<br />

use any abrasive scrubber on your floor boards<br />

because it can damage its quality.<br />

As much as possible, never spill any water on<br />

the floor because it will result to any damage.<br />

If ever this accident may happen, immediately<br />

use a sponge or a dry cloth to get rid of the<br />

water.<br />

If ever there are paint, food stains or nail polish<br />

spilled on the floor, use a rubbing alcohol or<br />

a nail polish remover to get rid of the stains.<br />

Wipe out the debris and never scrub the floor.<br />

If wax is spilled on the floor, wait for it to dry up<br />

and cool. Gently scrape the wax away and later<br />

on use a sponge to wipe the area.<br />

If there is a chewing gum stuck on the floor,<br />

you an ice to harden it and scrape it away like<br />

the way you did on the wax. Again, wipe the<br />

area with a sponge to clean it.<br />

Always check the manufacturer on how to<br />

clean the floor boards. Some manufacturers<br />

may want you to use specific brands to help<br />

you maintain the cleanliness of the floors.<br />

Tips for your floor boards<br />

Do not let the floor have long periods of time<br />

directed by sunlight, it can cause discoloration<br />

of the floor or fade its colour. Use protectors<br />

underneath your furniture to prevent any<br />

scratches on the floor.<br />

Place doormats on every door to trap the dirt<br />

immediately and reduce it going to the floor.<br />

If you have petsComputer Technology Articles,<br />

always trim their nails so that they won’t<br />

scratch your floor.<br />

Don’t wear a stiletto heels when on the floor<br />

because it can also scratch the floor.<br />

Remember that a floor board that is constantly<br />

cleaned can have a longer life and can maintain<br />

its beautiful quality. Make sure that you<br />

exercise good judgment in every stain that<br />

might incur.<br />

REAL HOME ADVICE 8

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