Tips&TricksBoost your floor's sparkle with this unexpected, natural cleaning solution

Boost your floor's sparkle with this unexpected, natural cleaning solution

Popular cleaners for mopping floors seldom manage to remove the visible dirt on the surface of tiles, wood, or panels. They are often only effective temporarily, after which the problem of accumulating dust and deposits persists. Instead of getting upset, consider a highly effective spice that can instantly restore your cleaned floor's original shine.

Man with a mop in his hand
Man with a mop in his hand
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What's the right way to mop a floor?

It's not common knowledge, but merely using a bucket of water and a mop isn't sufficient to keep our floors clean. Before mopping, one must first eliminate dust from the floor surface, as it can cause unattractive streaks when mixed with water or detergents. A vacuum cleaner is ideal for this, as it can quickly remove the dirt on the floor.

Merely swishing the mop back and forth doesn't constitute an effective cleaning method; instead of cleaning, it simply gives the impression of cleanliness. Adding an ordinary floor cleaning liquid to the water might not be the best solution either, particularly if you have children or pets. A significantly more effective way of mopping the floor involves using a few bay leaves. It is not widely known that they possess a range of antibacterial and antifungal properties, and they can freshen up not just the air but the cleaned surface as well. Bay leaves are natural floor cleaners!

A homemade solution for a clean floor

This method is perfect for you if you're aiming for a thoroughly clean floor. Prepare a brew made from bay leaves instead of using a bucket of water. Add 1 cup of boiling water to 7 aromatic herbs and then allow the mixture to cool. As it cools, it starts developing its dirt, dust, and streak-fighting abilities.

Finally, add this extra-strength cleaning mixture into a bucket filled with warm water and stir. Your floor will not just become clean, but will also shine just like a mirror. Harmful particles and microbes are eradicated from its surface, and an aromatic scent permeates the room, immediately lifting your spirits. This method of mopping the floor will entirely replace traditional cleaning agents in your routine.

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