Wooden floors not only make a home look warm and inviting, but they also tend to be very easy to keep clean, as long as you keep on top of dust in summer. Homes become noticeably dustier at this time of year, as the hot weather increases static electricity, and open windows allows more dust to stick to floors.
If you allow dust to build up it will not only make the floor appear dirtier but will also carry in pollen which will lead to sneezing, itchy eyes and overall make your home less comfortable. However, you do not have to constantly keep vacuuming as the experts at Randy Steward Hardwood Floors have shared you can repel dust and also makes your floors shinier with just a few common kitchen cupboard ingredients.
They said: “Most people vacuum their floors regularly to remove dirt, dust, and hair. However, over time, vacuuming can also leave behind scratch marks. To reduce the appearance of these deeper scratches, try using a combo of baking soda and olive oil.”
Vacuuming is important, but in summer if you do it all the time you can wear away at the protective sealants or waxes on your wooden floor which can greatly damage it. This can dull the shine of the wood and can even leave visible marks and scratches if you are not careful.
However, olive oil will reduce the static cling on the wood less dust, pollen and other dander sticks to the floor so you do not have to vacuum as often.
Olive oil will leave a protective coating on the a wooden floor and also add more moisruee into the wood to keep it polished and reduce the appearance of small scratches.
Baking soda is gently abrasive and helps life any stuck on grime on our wooden floors kand can also help lift any minor scuff marks on the wood.
This is a simple yet very effective cleaning solution that will prevent dust building up in your home and also help make your wooden floors look shiny and spotless.
How to stop wooden floors becoming dusty
To begin, make sure to vacuum your wooden floor like you normally would, and make sure to get into any corners as they tend to be particularly dusty.
Then, mix together a small amount of baking soda (roughly one tablespoon) and a little olive oil in a small bowl until it forms a paste.
Use a cloth to rub the mixture in a circular motion on scratches or any areas of your floor that are known to gather dust.
Let the cleaning solution sit for two to three minutes, then buff it into the floor with a dry cloth. If there is any leftover residue, then clean it up with a damp cloth.
Your wooden floor should stay dust-free for much longer and will also look polished to help make your home stay clean throughout the summer.
