How to wash linoleum to make it shine

To keep linoleum in good condition, a simple damp cloth is not enough. And if it is also heavily polluted, then a whole cleansing ritual will be required.

Washing linoleum

Initial cleaning

First, dry cleaning is carried out. Dust, dirt and other debris are removed. This should be done either with a vacuum cleaner, or with a soft brush or broom. If you do not follow this rule, you will not get rid of stains on the surface.

the washing up

Wet cleaning is the next step in the fight to keep linoleum clean. You can simply wipe it with a wet cloth. However, there are a sufficient number of detergents that can make your efforts easier:

• These are various special products for linoleum that are available on store shelves;
• The most common soap. It needs to be crumbled and dissolved in warm water;
• Washing powder, which also needs to be mixed with warm water.

Major cleaning

If the floor surface is too dirty, this technique should be considered. It will be useful for those who have a negative attitude towards chemicals: You need to stir a small piece of laundry soap in warm water. Pour about two hundred grams of vodka and a teaspoon of detergent into the resulting solution. Mix everything thoroughly and then rub the area where there is contamination.Wash the floor with a wet cloth to get rid of the detergent, and then wipe everything dry.

Which household chemicals to choose for shine?

►Mellerud.

This product can be used for daily care of floors. It contains no chemicals, only substances of natural origin. Due to the film that appears on the floor surface, the shine is restored.

1. First, remove all trash.
2. Dissolve the drug in warm water.
3. Wipe the surface of the linoleum with it.

►Wa-Lin.

This product is a universal product that can be used for daily cleaning. It can be used to clean any type of linoleum. You should work with rubber gloves to eliminate the possibility of a negative reaction of the skin of your hands to the composition of the substance.

►San Klin.

This product does not have an aggressive effect, so you can wash it safely without gloves.

►HG

This product removes dirt from vinyl flooring well. It leaves no streaks and returns the original shine. You need to apply the composition to the surface and then wipe. Additionally, you can use polish to enhance shine.

The effect of the substance is especially noticeable on old coatings.

What to add to water to make linoleum shine

It is difficult to predict how linoleum will react to the composition of a particular detergent. Perhaps instead of benefit, you will cause irreparable harm. Sometimes you can use folk remedies to get rid of dirt and restore shine.

Regular potatoes restore shine quite well.

1. You need to boil a few potatoes.
2. Let cool.
3. Pour in floor care product.
4. Mix everything well.
5. Apply to the floor surface.

If you don't have potatoes at home, you can use starch.

If you want to get a truly gorgeous result, then use cow's milk

• take two equal parts of water and milk;
• wash the floor with the resulting mixture;
• wipe dry.

Vegetable oils, such as olive or flaxseed, give good results.

1. Wet the wool fabric with oil.
2. Wipe the surface.
3. Next we polish with flannel.

This method is only suitable for high-quality coatings.

REFERENCE! If you prefer folk remedies, then be prepared to wash the floor often and regularly, the shine will quickly disappear. Chemicals make it possible to maintain shine for a long time.

How not to wash linoleum

Categorically do not use products that contain insoluble particles to care for linoleum. Despite the fact that an abrasive can cope with almost any contamination, it also causes harm. The fact is that the upper part of the surface of any linoleum has a protective film. If it is damaged, the floor covering will quickly begin to lose its original appearance, as it will not be resistant to contamination.

For the same reason, before starting wet cleaning, you must first remove all debris from the surface. Do not use hot water for washing, as it will cause deformation. Also, do not add bleach or chlorine to your cleaning formula. Baking soda and other alkaline substances also damage flooring.