Dettol Power and Fresh Floor Cleaner Lemon, 1L

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How to clean slate floors: Slate floors are made of natural stone. Ideally, slate floors should be swept or dust mopped every day, and damp-mopped once a week using an appropriate cleaner (avoid any cleaners that are acidic, like those that contain lemon or vinegar). Applying a sealer every 3-5 years, or as recommended by the manufacturer, can help to protect the floor from stains and dirt. Whether it’s the kitchen, bathroom or living areas, tiles are a great flooring option for many rooms in the home. Tiled floors should be regularly cleaned and disinfected, particularly in rooms where moisture can accumulate and are susceptible to mould. While damp-mopping is the best way to clean most tiled floors, some types need specific care. A surfactant is a chemical that lowers the surface tension of a liquid. This helps in easy formation of bubbles and better soaking. Through these actions surfactants are able to attract the dirt and remove it from the surface on which they are applied better it be our hands, our clothes or the floor. The best way to clean your floor really depends on the type of floor you have. However, generally speaking, traditional damp-mopping with an appropriate cleaning solution is the best way to clean most types of flooring. Here are our tips on how to mop a floor:

Since Dettol doesn't have surfactants, its solution in water doesn't have any impact on dust, grime and grease on the floor. Still see the coffee stains from last evening on the floor? That’s probably why! Germ-protection Damp-mopping once a week is the best way to clean vinyl floors. Make sure to use a detergent that’s appropriate for vinyl floors and avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbing tools since they might scratch the surface. For everyday cleaning or to remove germs, you can use Dettol Antibacterial Floor Wipes. How to clean polished concrete floors How to clean and shine ceramic tile floors: Ceramic tiles are known for being durable, and mopping is the best way to keep them clean. Use a chamois-style mop, since sponge mops can push dirty water into the grout. Alternatively, you can also use a steam cleaner on ceramic tiles. To avoid water spots forming, don’t let tiles air-dry after mopping – instead, dry them straight away with a clean lint-free cloth. Because very little is known about this, watch out for symptoms the next time you use it and switch to a safer option if something flares up. Natural and Safer Alternatives For an extra level of germ protection, you can also go over your floors with Dettol Antibacterial Floor Wipes or the Dettol Floor Cleaning System after mopping. Both kill 99.9% of germs (kills E. coli and S. aureus) and because they’re so easy to use, they’re really handy for everyday cleaning. How to clean wood floors

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If a no-shoe policy isn’t practical for your household, you can always place floor mats both outside and inside exterior doors so people can at least wipe their shoes before entering. Other tips are to use floor protectors under furniture, and also adding rugs in play areas to help stop children’s toys from scratching the floor. What is the best way to clean a floor?

Besides, babies and pets put all their toys in their mouths all the time. So cleaning their toys with Dettol is also a big no-no. What's more? By being natural, these cleaners are great for the environment as well. They can easily decompose and mix with nature without causing any discomfort to other organisms. Takeaway Floors need to be cleaned regularly to effectively remove dirt and germs. Aside from immediately cleaning up any visible dirt or spills that occur over the course of daily life, you should generally aim to do a thorough sweep or vacuum every 1-3 days and mop around once a week. How to keep your floors clean for longer Dettol uses phenol chloroxylenol as an active ingredient. It is commonly used for disinfection purposes and hence provides protection from germs. It is a toxic compound that has severe negative health implications ranging from kidney failure to respiratory distress if ingested.

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While laminate floors may be tougher than wooden floors, they still need careful maintenance. Just like wood floors, laminate floors can be damaged by water so avoid heavy mopping. To take care of your laminate floors, sweep or vacuum regularly (avoiding equipment that may scratch the surface), wipe up spills straight away and when you need a deeper clean, mop very lightly using water or a product that is specially designed for laminate (preferable recommended by your floor manufacturer). How to clean flagstone floors: Like slate floors, sweep or dust flagstone floors regularly, damp-mop with an appropriate, non-acidic cleaner, and seal the floor every 3 years (or as recommended by the manufacturer) to help prevent stains. Damp-mopping once a week is the best way to clean vinyl floors. Make sure to use a detergent that’s appropriate for vinyl floors and avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbing tools since they might scratch the surface. For everyday cleaning or to remove germs, you can use Dettol Antibacterial Surface Cleaning Wipes. How to clean polished concrete floors