Maintenance/Cleaning

If you’re like me, cleaning bathtubs and showers is one of your most dreaded chores. But unfortunately, when you let a shower go too long in between cleanings, gunk starts to build up. If your plastic shower floor is starting to yellow or mildew, there are several methods you can … Read more

It’s not uncommon for white linoleum floors to yellow – especially if they’re more than 15 years old. But even though it’s common, it’s still not desirable. Depending on how discolored your floors are, you may be able to restore their original color.  What’s the Best Way to Clean a … Read more

If you have 50+-year-old wood floors in your home, no doubt they’ve seen their fair share of dirt and wear. But if you want them to look good again, do you need to go through the trouble of refinishing? Not necessarily. What’s the Best Way to Clean Old Floors Without … Read more

With everything that goes on in a bathroom, cleaning the floor regularly is a must. But what’s the best way to do that? There are a few methods you can take to disinfect your floors and keep them in excellent condition – although disinfecting floors isn’t always necessary. The best … Read more

Rubber flooring is excellent for commercial and home gyms. It’s durable, protects the subfloor from heavy equipment, and absorbs sounds and shock. But as great as it is, cleaning it can feel like a mystery. The Easiest Way to Clean Rubber Flooring To clean rubber flooring, start by thoroughly sweeping … Read more

If you’re new to having a basement, you may be confused about the best way to clean an indoor concrete floor. Fortunately, it’s very easy – even if you haven’t sealed your concrete floors or if there’s no drain in your basement. Key Takeaways: Start by sweeping your floor thoroughly. … Read more

Terrazzo flooring has been around for centuries. It has a unique beauty and usually consists of chips of marble, granite, or glass set in concrete.  However, even though terrazzo isn’t new, it’s not a flooring that many homeowners use, making it more of a mystery when it comes to proper … Read more

If you have unsealed concrete floors in your basement, you may be wondering if caring for them is different than any other type of floor. And because they don’t have a waterproof coating, it kind of is. What’s the Best Way to Clean Unsealed Concrete Floors? Since unsealed concrete floors … Read more

If you’ve recently moved into a house with a basement, you’re probably wondering how to clean basement flooring. Luckily for you, cleaning a basement floor is pretty much the same process as anywhere else in the house. How Do You Clean a Basement Floor? The best way to clean a … Read more

Concrete isn’t just for the driveway. Sealed concrete is a prevalent flooring option for basements, outdoor shops, and large commercial spaces. Its shiny appearance can give a room a high-end luxurious feel. Plus, this type of flooring is highly durable and easy to care for. If you’re not familiar with … Read more

Marble flooring can make any space look high-end. It’s a very durable, classic, and long-lasting floor option.  There’s just one downside, though – marble floors can be hard to clean. Marble is porous, which means you can’t use harsh cleaners on it. And if you do end up using the … Read more

Tell me if this has ever happened to you… You mop your floors expecting they’ll look and feel clean after you’re done. When they’re dry, you walk on them, but yet, they feel sticky – even stickier than before you mopped. Which is a bit crazy since you JUST cleaned … Read more

Slate is the most popular stone flooring option. It is naturally beautiful, durable, fire-resistant, and less expensive than comparable options. Whether used on a fireplace or the floors, slate can bring earthiness and texture to any room. However, since slate is a natural stone, it takes more upkeep and cautious … Read more

The cost of antique furniture has reduced by as much as 80% in recent years, according to antique specialist and auctioneer Colin Stair. As a result, an increasing number of homeowners are opting to insert traditional vintage pieces, including chunky brown cabinets, unique lamps, and second-hand persian rugs into their … Read more

CoreTec floors provide a high-end look for a budget price. Because they use different materials, you need to know how to clean CoreTec flooring properly. Key Takeaways Here are the basic points we cover below: Easy Steps for Cleaning CoreTec Floors CoreTec vinyl flooring products come as planks. The planks … Read more

How you clean a kitchen floor depends on the type of surface that your kitchen has and its condition. Key Takeaways: You should always clean your kitchen floor based on its material. Ideally, use non-abrasive cleaners and brushes. White distilled vinegar is an ideal cleaning product as it cleans thoroughly … Read more

A fiberglass shower can be the most attractive element of a bathroom. However, you need to know how to clean a fiberglass shower to keep it looking fresh and new. Key Takeaways: Fiberglass shower floors can quickly get covered in shampoo residue – rinse and wipe with a sponge first … Read more

Cork flooring provides unique attributes. Though it requires little maintenance, you need to know how to clean cork flooring to get the most out of it. Key Takeaways: Using a broom with soft bristles, sweep your cork flooring daily or every other day. Use a damp microfiber cloth to mop … Read more

It’s easy to push aside essential household chores, like vacuuming, in favor of more entertaining endeavors. However, vacuuming on a regular basis is extremely important, especially with pets. As a pet owner, you already know that shedding hair and fur can rapidly turn an otherwise clean house into a pigsty. … Read more

Vacuuming your home on a regular basis is vital to keeping it clean and smelling good. But how often you should vacuum your house is up for debate. The general rule of thumb, however, is at least once a week. But every home is different. Still on the fence about … Read more

One popular form of flooring that has become much more popular in recent years has been Pergo flooring.  Although you may not know this type of flooring by name, there is no doubt that you have stepped foot on it at some point in the past. The pieces attach to … Read more

Linoleum has one unique characteristic that sets it apart from any other flooring, which is the fact that it is simplistic to clean. Forget shining wood floors. Stop scrubbing grout between your floor tiles. Linoleum is easier to clean, and we are here to show you how it can be … Read more

Concrete is a composite mixture made of gravel and rock bonded to water to create one of the toughest materials around. In addition to the classic uses of concrete, it has recently become a modern day staple as a flooring material on the inside of households as well. Although it … Read more

Bamboo is one of the more exotic flooring materials, but not many people know how to clean it. If you want to keep your bamboo floor shining, hang some curtains and buff it regularly to prevent discoloration. We also suggest using a thick broom to sweep away all the dirt you can, and a deep … Read more

We can safely say that marble is one of the hardest floors you can use, and one of the easiest to clean. That doesn’t mean marble doesn’t require maintenance though, so we’re going to offer tips on how to clean marble floors. By using cloths instead of brooms for dusting, … Read more

The garage is often the most overlooked and underappreciated area of most homes. For some people, the garage is simply an area to park vehicles to prevent weather damage. For others, it is at home storage unit filled with boxes of items that have not seen the light of day … Read more