Last Updated on June 4, 2020
And no, cleaning these floors with a mop and some water won’t do much. Your best option is to find a floor detergent designed to clean grease and oil from the floors effectively so that they won’t get slippery.
5. Clean all floor area
Because all the left behind dirtiness, you should always clean everything thoroughly. Not moving your furniture or washing machine while you clean the floor is not the most effective way to clean it, especially when there are things like residues of soap, powders, and grease on the floor that can contribute to an overall slippery floor.
Of course, you won’t have to do this every day, not even every week. But once a month at least you should take some time to clean all the floor area and not just the “visible” part.
5. Use A Dry Floor Mop
What’s horrible about greasy and oily floors is their ability to cling onto anything that comes near. Even if you use a cloth, the grease will transfer to the fabric, so rubbing it again on the floor won’t help. That’s why it usually takes a lot of scrubs, products, and cloths to eliminate grease from anywhere.
A dry mop, however, is the best way to end your cleaning process. Let’s say you’re cleaning your floors with a regular wet mop and using some products. After you’re done, you can still see or feel some greasiness on the floor.
This happens because the mop is so dirty from cleaning all the floors in your house that it ends up transferring more oil than cleaning. So if you still notice your floor is slippery after cleaning it, simply use another dry mop to remove the extra greasiness that was left behind by the other mop. This is why it’s essential to clean your mops every time you use them in a certain house area.
Now that you’re aware of what you need to do to get rid of those slippery floors, what’s your ultimate decision? Before committing to something, think about the environment you live in, maybe carpets can be a great addition if you have kids or plan on having babies since they can crawl or even fall on the floor without getting hurt.
On the other hand, if you live in a warm country, maybe keeping a hardwood floor is the best option. In any case, always remember to select the adequate products for your floor, and don’t forget they also need to be cleaned now and then.
