Floors
Rapidly expanding types of floor surfaces often makes it difficult to keep up with cleaning techniques. In the days when she professionally cleaned homes, Mary dealt with wood, laminates, stone, linoleum and carpeted surfaces. Since then dozens of various composite hard floor surfaces have hit the market along with bamboo and cork. Carpets contain over 100 various chemicals and some are made out of plastic bottles. Mary discloses the truth about microfiber and shares her green cleaning tips for hard floor surfaces. Got questions? Email Mary Moppins from the link at the top of this page.
Cleaning Carpet
Vacuum your carpet weekly if the dining room is used daily. With small children or pets in the home carpets may need to be vacuumed twice a week. Formal dining rooms only need….
Cleaning Tile, Marble, Granite and Composite Floors
Damp mop stone floors using the Mary Moppins Best Home Mop a terry towel and hot water only. Any kind of cleaner or store bought disinfectants will pit and damage stone and….
General Hard Surface Care
First, throw away self-wringing mops, wet Swiffers and microfiber mops. Why? 1) You don’t wash your face with a dirty washcloth. Don’t expect a clean floor using a dirty….
How to Clean Cork and Bamboo Floors
Protect cork and bamboo floors from scratches and dents by placing felt padding under furniture. Always remove your shoes or you will scratch these floors. Cork and bamboo fade….
How to Clean Linoleum and Vinyl Floors
Mop linoleum and vinyl floors with hot water and a bit of food grade distilled white vinegar. If your floor requires a cleanser, add just a drop of CleanEz. Fill a spray bottle mostly full….
How to clean Wood and Laminate Floors
Never use Murphy Oil Soap or similar products to damp mop wood or laminated floors. Oil soaps leave a film on floors that dull and damage the finish. Remove the film by mopping….