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by Tr Stephanie Larkin, Tr

Cleaning Tips for Hard Floors

Tile, vinyl and hardwood floors have a reputation for being maintenance friendly, but there are some things that you can do to make them even cleaner in less time.

1.Daily sweeping will minimize the cleanup needed.

Taking a few minutes a day running a broom or microfiber mop over your hardwood, tile or other smooth surface floor will keep it looking new for a longer amount of time. Dirt is an abrasive. Every time you walk over the floor, you grind the dirt into the floor, reducing the life of the finish. Even worse, those tiny scratches in the finish collect dirt, so your floor will look dirty faster. A quick daily touchup will reduce the damage and everyday wear and tear on your floor.

2.Wipe up spills promptly.

When a spill sits on a floor for a prolonged period of time, the moisture will soften the finish and may permeate the finish and stain the surface. Even if it is 'just water', it is a good idea to wipe up the spill with a soft, absorbent cloth to minimize damage, and keep your floors safer.

3.Use a damp mop once a week.

Once a week, use plain water and a damp mop to clean your hard floors and pick up dirt that has become ingrained. Do keep in mind that 'damp' means exactly that. Try not to flood the floor with water; just give it a quick once-over with a damp sponge or micro-fiber mop. Finish off with a swipe using a vinegar and water mixture to renew and refresh the shine.

Cleaning Tips for Carpets

Carpets and rugs pamper our feet and insulate our floors. Keeping them clean is a fairly simple matter, as long as your keep a few tips in mind.

1.Vacuum frequently.

Most of the damage done to carpets is done by plain, household dirt. Similar to how dirt abrades the finish on your hard floors, dirt can weaken the fibers of your carpet. A daily once-over with a light weight carpet sweeper like the Shark VX3 or the Shark Steam Mop can prevent damage from dirt and lengthen the life of your carpet

2.Get to stains before they set in.

The longer chemicals are allowed to interact with carpet fibers, the harder they will be to remove. Get spills as soon as they happen to prevent them from becoming stains. Your best tool for getting at stains is a soft white cloth to blot up the moisture before it sets in.

3.Shampoo carpet once or twice a year.

It's not necessary to wet-wash your carpet any more often than once every six months or so, if that. Before shampooing, be sure to spot test with the shampoo you are planning to use to be sure that it won't damage the carpet.

The Worst Floor Cleaning Jobs - And How to Make Them Easier

Eggs!

One of the ickiest floor cleaning jobs in the world is the dropped egg. The slimy whites and yolks just seem to slide away from your sponge or mop, and leave a sticky residue on the floor. Before you start wiping up, get out the salt and pour it on. The salt will absorb the moisture in the egg so you can just sweep it up, or grab it with your carpet sweeper.

Crayons!

Did your little darling color outside the lines, and all over your tile floor? It's not necessarily easy, but it is effective. All you really need is a dry soft cloth or paper towel and a heavy duty application of elbow grease. Wax can just be buffed off the floor, but do not scrape or scratch. If you do, you will damage the finish and let dirt get in beneath it.

Red Wine Spills!

Red wine and grape juice spills can be a home-owner's horror when it comes to your carpet or upholstery. Your best bet is to get to it before it dries and sets into a stain. As soon as it happens, grab a soft, absorbent cloth and start blotting. DO NOT RUB or SCRUB. This is vital; it will just work the stain into the fibers. Put the cloth over the stain and press down firmly to absorb as much of the wine as possible. Turn to a clean section of the cloth and repeat until none of the wine remains.

What if the stain has set? Mix up a solution of two parts hydrogen peroxide and one part blue dishwashing liquid, apply to the stain and let sit, and then blot it up as described above.

Have you ever experienced waking up in the morning to discover that the house is a big mess and the whole floor needs cleaning? Or have you ever felt stressed out when you got home from work and learned that you and only you have to do the tiresome chore of scrubbing the floor, washing it dry and wiping it clean? The whole task seems daunting that just thinking about it is enough to make you feel tired and totally spent.

Believe it or not, there is a way to get out of your cleaning chores but not necessarily to run away from them. And it does not involve magic, just good old science and technology.

The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot is your new best friend. It is one of the best selling floor cleaners in the world. It takes care of the jobs you really hate doing. If you want to clean efficiently, use the Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot.

The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot is a floor-washing robot that has sophisticated software that senses as well as monitors all activities of the cleaner. Believe it or not, it has the ability to change its behaviour more than sixty seven times per second. It automatically senses any dirt, finds it and eliminates it. The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot does virtually everything you do not want to. Plus, it does the chores you hate fast and quick, but just as effective. If not a lot better than you can do them.

The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot possesses a virtual-wall wherein it can concentrate cleaning a room before going on to another. It also includes a system that is controlled by a micro-processor. This micro-processor, unbelievable as it is, can provide one hundred twenty minutes of cleaning.

It covers every little inch of your floor. It adjusts to all surfaces of any floor, be it those kitchen floorboards or that dirty linoleum that has been covered with grease.

The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot is programmed to do all the cleaning ? these include washing, prepping, scrubbing and drying the floor ? all by its lonesome.

The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot could also clean better than you. It is able to clean under heavy furniture, even those places that are quite difficult to reach as well as under tables. Plus, it has a tank that is easy to empty.

Still not convinced? Basically, these are what the Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot does. It picks up crumbs, dirt and sand.

It washes the floor using a clean and fresh solution. Compare this to a mop that just spreads the dirt on the floor. It has a battery that is completely rechargeable.

The Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot also scrubs your floor gently as it removes grime, spills and dirt. It has a measurement of about thirteen inches by three and a half inches. Plus, it comes with a one year warranty.

All in all, the Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot is an innovative product for all your cleaning needs. It does everything even as it seems it is doing nothing. Give yourself a break. Let the Scooba Floor Cleaning Robot do the dirty work for you. You will definitely be pleased with the result.

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