How To Clean Indoor Brick Floors

It s excellent at removing tough stains and odors.

How to clean indoor brick floors.

A microfiber mop might work better for cleaning than a sponge mop. Combine two tablespoons of baking soda in a gallon of water mix well to dissolve the powder fully. Then with a dry dish cloth gently wipe the entire surface of the brick wall to remove loose dirt and dust. Vinegar and water is the best way to clean stone floors.

Use a vacuum cleaner to siphon any lingering salt. Borax is a strong alkaline when undiluted so use only a small amount on your brick floors. Steps to clean the floor. Start by sweeping or vacuuming the brick to remove any loose debris.

The biggest thing is to keep the rinse water as clean as possible so that you re not just depositing dirt back onto your floor. Spong or flat cloth mops can get shredded on the coarse brick. Use either a string mop or scrub brush mop. You can t clean wood floors with a steam cleaner but natural stone floors should not be harmed by this method.

Rinse well to remove all solution. If you would like a more thorough cleaning add mild detergent to the water until its slightly sudsy. Let the paste dwell on the brick for ten minutes then remove the paste from the brick section with a clean rag saturated with warm water. You can prepare two mops one for applying the cleaning solution and the other for drying if you want.

Mop the floor using a vigorous back and forth motion to remove stuck grease dirt or stains. Do not add water to the detergent. For a quick clean and to prevent dirt buildup use a mop and plain water over the floor. Dunk a mop into the cleaning solution and wring it out completely so that it is no more than slightly damp.

Wear rubber gloves when cleaning and creating the vinegar solution so you will not damage your hands. Use about 1 tablespoon in a gallon of warm water stronger if needed. I only use a weak vinegar water solution for cleaning floors 1 part vinegar to 15 parts water or more. First find a pair of sturdy rubber gloves to protect your hands from the harsh brick surface and from your cleaning agents.

Next pour a grease cutting dish detergent into a small bucket. Microfiber mops hold up much better than sponge mops on the rough surfaces of brick floors.