Linoleum coating is found in our apartments very often, because it is inexpensive, practical and beautiful. If you have chosen linoleum as a floor covering, you need to know how to wash it properly.
Before you start washing the linoleum floor, it must be thoroughly swept or vacuumed. And if linoleum is laid for you very recently, it is recommended that it is not exposed to moisture for several months at all.
Many housewives are interested in the better to wash linoleum. There is no unambiguous answer to this question. You can wash it with a soap solution, powder, special means for washing floors , water with vinegar. Choose your taste than wash linoleum. But note that it is not recommended to use soda and other alkaline-based products, as well as water with a very high temperature - so you risk damaging the structure of the flooring.
Regarding the technique of execution, there are several tips on how to wash floors from linoleum. You can use a mop or wash the floor by hand - in this case the result is better, but this method requires a lot of time and effort. In a bucket pour two thirds - three quarters of warm (not hot) water, add or do not add detergents. Well, squeeze the rag off, otherwise you risk leaving whitish stains on the linoleum. Start with corners: there usually accumulate more dust. The room needs to be washed in the direction from the window to the door, moving on a dry floor. Do not walk on wet areas - there will be traces. That's all simple recommendations, how to properly wash the linoleum.
Than wash linoleum to shine?
It happens that in a few years the linoleum dims. Let's try to figure out how to wash the linoleum so that it shines. To restore the coating, mix in equal proportions water and low-fat milk and wipe the floor with this composition. Milk creates a protective film on the surface. In addition, to return linoleum shine will help rubbing with turpentine and wax. On sale there are also special means for rubbing linoleum.