Keeping your floor clean for longer can seem like a challenge, especially in the summer when dust and dirt seem to accumulate easily.
However, there is a simple trick that can help you keep your floor spotless, even if you don’t clean it in a week.

This method, used by cleaning professionals, prevents dust from adhering to the floor and eliminates bad odors.
Materials Needed
- 1 bucket of water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 or 3 drops of dish detergent
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon alcohol
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 Fabric Softener Cap
Procedure
- Before mopping, I swept the floor well to remove dust and loose dirt. This will make cleaning easier and prevent the water from getting dirty too quickly.
- Fill a bucket with clean water and add the salt. Salt helps dry the floor faster and acts as a natural disinfectant.
- Add a few drops of dish detergent. Its degreasing power will remove grease stains or food debris adhering to the floor.
- Add white vinegar or lemon juice to the water. This softens stubborn stains and leaves the floor shinier.
- Add a tablespoon of alcohol, which disinfects and prevents the formation of mold in damp corners.
- I added a tablespoon of baking soda, which has a great cleaning power and eliminates bad odors.
- Most importantly: add a fabric softener cap. This will prevent dust build-up on the floor, as the softener reduces static, preventing dirt from sticking.
- Mix all the ingredients well in the bucket until they are completely dissolved.
- Dip the rag or mop into the solution and wring it out well before you start cleaning. Mop all over the floor as you normally would.
Councils
- If your floor is wood, use less water in the mop to prevent moisture from damaging it.
- For a fresh and long-lasting aroma, you can choose a softener with a citrus or floral fragrance.
- If there are stubborn stains, rub a damp cloth into the mixture before mopping.
By following this method, your floor will be clean for longer, with a pleasant and dust-free aroma. Try it and be surprised by the results!