1. Start vacuuming
We know, it's tempting to start mopping right away. But skipping vacuuming is cause number one of streaking. By removing the grossest dirt, sand and dust first, you avoid just smearing the dirt on the floor with your mop. Your mopping water also stays cleaner for longer and the end result is visibly better.
2. Forget hot water: opt for lukewarm or cold
Hot water actually evaporates super fast, leaving soap and product residue on your floor. And those residues? They cause those annoying streaks. So always choose lukewarm or cold water. Since you have obviously followed step 1 (vacuuming first), cold water can easily remove the remaining dirt.
Cold water can also be used to clean the floor.
3. Less detergent, better results
The temptation is strong to add an extra dash of product to get the floor extra clean. But too much detergent does cause streaking. It leaves a greasy, sticky film behind. If you walk over this layer afterwards, you immediately see footprints and streaks. A small cap is really enough.
4. Wring out your mop well
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A mop that is too wet slows down the drying process and increases the risk of streaks. Our tip: wring out the mop (or mop) well. Our household helpers often recommend a quality floor wiper with press system to relieve both your back and wrists (and thus wring out the mop consistently well).
5. Always dry after
This is perhaps the professional's most important secret: never let the floor dry by itself. The chances of soap residue drying up are too high then. Always keep a proper, dry cloth or a dry floor wiper handy to dry the floor after. That way you can be 100 per cent sure of a spotless and streak-free result!
6. Always work towards the door
Start in the furthest corner of the room and always work towards the door. If you walk across a freshly mopped, wet floor, you will undoubtedly leave streaks and footprints. So plan your route in advance.
The expertise of our domestic helpers
A perfectly clean, streak-free floor requires attention and time. Would you rather spend that time on family, hobbies or relaxing? That's where a housekeeping help from TRIXXO makes all the difference! Our experts know these tricks of the trade like no other.