You know it - you've got an unexpected visitor and you've just run out of your floor cleaner. The children have made quite a mess on the floor and the shops are not close at hand. How to deal with such a case?
If you don't have any cleaning agent at hand, even what you have in the kitchen can save you. However, when using "home recipes", do not proceed aggressively, so as not to accidentally damage the floors. If you do not know how to clean it, wait until you have access to a professional product.
1. Spring water
What works for your dishes, you can also playfully use in the case of floors. Put a small amount of dishes in the washing container and cover it with warm water. Spring is completely harmless - that is, unless it's unwanted dirt that suddenly found itself on your floor. However, you don't have to use gloves when handling it, and it won't harm your floor either. Foam the water and then use a mop or cloth. Rub the floor several times and then run it over with clean water.
2. Fabric softener
Fabric softener has the same effect as spring water. The procedure is the same - you pour fabric softener into the washing container and add water. You can get rid of streaks with the help of a mop or rag. The plus is that your floor will be beautifully scented. The smell of cleanliness permeates the entire apartment. However, fabric softener is a little weaker than spring, after all, cleaning is not its priority use. If you feel that the floor is not clean enough after scrubbing, add a little spring or baking soda.
3. Cleansing "cocktail"
To mix an effective cleaning cocktail, you need orange peels, white vinegar and water. Layer the peels in a glass, cover with vinegar and close for some time. The disadvantage of this recipe is that it cannot be used immediately. The orange peels together with the vinegar should stand for about two weeks. However, you can keep this cleansing "drink" in the refrigerator or pantry for months. If you have a trip to the store, buy the ingredients, make a cocktail and save it for worse times. Trust that the time will come when you will truly appreciate it and thank your former self.
4. Vinegar
You can also use the vinegar itself, which you add to the water. If the vinegar smell bothers you, add a drop of essential oil. After using water with vinegar, your floor will be much shinier. If you repeat the process more often, the result can be more intense. You can also get rid of the strong vinegar smell by using apple cider vinegar instead of classic vinegar. The result is the same, and your apartment will smell like apples.
5. Baking soda
Soda is a universal raw material that is used for cooking, bleaching, washing, but also cleaning. Mix a few spoons of baking soda in hot water and rub the floor with this change. Unless it's really stubborn dirt, your floor will stay beautifully clean.
Summary
The instructions on how to keep the floor shiny and clean are not difficult at all. You don't have to invent any spells or charms - cleaning products or household tools from the kitchen that you can find in the pantry or refrigerator will suffice. Remember that the key to success is regular cleaning. If you take good care of the floor, the result will really show.
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