Protecting your Floors Through Cleaning
In a residential set-up or workplace, it is important to take care of the flooring of the establishment as it is one of the most widely used part in the space. The least thought of part of a residential or commercial property is the floor. It is also one of the most roughhoused part of the property. It is trotted on, trampled, slid on and generally the most roughly used part in a day by human occupants including little children and pets. Also, if not maintained in the right manner, it is known to accumulate dirt, dust, grime, human dead skin particles etc. This causes a large number of health issues like breathing difficulties, skin issues like rashes, eczema and other issues like poor air circulation, untidy look and feel, unpleasant smells and odours, etc.
Some of the types of flooring are- hardwood flooring, laminated flooring, vinyl or linoleum flooring, porcelain or ceramic tile flooring, natural stone tile flooring and carpeted floors. Whatever, be the type of floor, it is important to take care of it and provide the best services for it.
- Protect your floor:
Floors need a lot of care and protection in the form of-
- Hard floor care and cleaning for non-carpeted and hard-floors typically seen in kitchens, toilets and bathrooms, retail and supermarkets and other places.
- Gentle yet competent and professional carpet cleaning service every 6 months – 1 years depending on the wear and tear and amount of carpet usage.
- Using floor sliders or rollers or furniture wheels wherever possible so as to protect the floor from skids and marks.
- Heavy furniture should not be dragged across floors so as to not leave marks on the floors.
- Invest in a good vacuum cleaner:
One of the easiest and most common way to take care of the dirt and dust carpets and even hard-floors is to use a good vacuum cleaner. There are a number of vacuum cleaner models available in the market for local use like the upright model, canister, stick, handheld, or robotic model. These are to be assessed based on the need for your cleaning. Some of the reasons are – how well it picks the dirt (suction power) like pet hair, debris, wet items, etc., easy manoeuvring, ease-of-use, etc. This will ensure that the carpets are well cleaned and looked after on a day-to-day basis without damaging it by roughhousing it.
- Make cleaning a priority when you have pets:
Pets are a great joy and a great addition to any family. However, special attention needs to be taken care in terms of cleaning when you have pets. Especially floors, carpets, upholstery and other surfaces need to be taken care of as a priority. Floors accumulate a lot of dust, pet hair and debris. Some simple ways to ensure this are-
- Clean your pets especially after walks.
- Brush your pets as often as possible and if possible, brush them outside.
- Use quality floor cleaning products.
- Clean up accidents and spill-ups at the earliest.
- Know how to treat basic stains:
Floors often attract not just dust, debris and dead skins but also a number of stains. Stains usually are in the form of food and beverage stains, urine, paint and play items if there are kids around. It will be easier on the floor in the long run if the stains are taken care of immediately. Cleaning it, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or wiping it off with an enzyme-based cleaner will ensure they do not run deep, or that the odour lingers long.
In the case of stains that are persistent or are causing long lingering odours, ensure to call a professional cleaning service to take care of your cleaning needs. We know how to take care of different floors like carpeted floors, re-sealed hard floors, waxed floors, laminated or vinyl-coated floors, tiles etc professionally.
If you require any assistance regarding the above floor cleaning including carpet cleaning services in Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, please contact us on admin@qualgroup.co.nz or call us on 0800 800 353.
