Expert reveals how to keep floors looking as good as new

Whether you have carpets, or smooth floors such as wood, vinyl or laminate flooring in your Chester or North Wales home, in a busy household the floors are walked on every day. Unless floors are well maintained, they can look stained and dusty. A flooring expert has shared her top tips for keeping all types of flooring looking fresh.

Flooring brand director Johanna Constantinou says that before vacuuming the floor, first clean the vacuum. Dirty filters and full bags can decrease suction power by half. Bags need replacing when they are three-quarters full. Change filters every three months.

If deep pile carpets lose their bounce, refresh them with baking soda and vinegar. Sprinkle baking soda all over the carpet and brush it in so that it penetrates the pile. Leave it overnight then vacuum the carpet. After vacuuming, spray with a solution of equal parts of water and vinegar. Use a stiff brush to work the mixture into the fibres to eliminate odours and bacteria.

Johanna Constantinou warns against making a smooth floor too wet.

“There is no need to use multiple cleaners and finishing products as you don't want to risk soaking your floors with a wet mop because excess moisture can seep through the surface and can cause lifting and warping.”

Don’t use steam cleaners on wood or laminate floors as these can discolour the flooring. Most smooth flooring can be cleaned with a dry mop, or use a cleaning solution formulated for your smooth floor type.