Оливковое масло и уксус: простое домашнее средство для блеска и чистоты деревянных полов

Wooden floors are shinier and less dusty if cleaned with everyday kitchen staple This simple item can help restore their shine and keep them cleaner for longer. Kelly Hoppen shares her guide to flooring on This Morning Wooden flooring is a hugely popular choice in modern homes, mainly due to the fact it tends to be far easier to maintain than carpet. That said, floors can make an entire room look tired and dull if they begin to lose their shine. Many homeowners leave their windows open during the summer months to tackle the heat, but this can actually cause damage to floors, as harsh sunlight is capable of breaking down the finish and leaving it looking dull. Summer also welcomes in higher levels of dust and pollen into our homes, and while these tiny particles may seem innocent, they can behave much like sandpaper, slowly eroding the wood. Fortunately, Elizabeth, a mother and founder of At Home On The Prairie, has shared an incredibly simple solution to help revive wooden floors without relying on expensive cleaning products All she uses is a homemade mixture containing olive oil. Elizabeth explained: "This solution will not only clean wood floors, but it also uses olive oil to naturally polish and shine them up at the same time! But unlike commercial wood polish, olive oil doesn't leave a residue that builds up over time." Using olive oil on a floor might initially sound as though it would create a slippery mess, yet it's actually a very effective traditional method for restoring its lustre. Olive oil works to condition the wood and naturally brings out the grain, ensuring floors look richer and warmer in appearance. Static electricity can also build up in dry conditions, with the electrical charge on floors drawing in extra debris — which accounts for why homes can become more dusty during the summer months. A small quantity of olive oil will add extra moisture to a wooden floor, helping to eliminate any static charge on the surface, which can keep it cleaner for longer. It's a simple technique to reduce dust buildup so you won't need to vacuum quite so often, and can also reduce the appearance of minor scratches, ensuring your floor looks its absolute best. How to make a homemade floor cleaner You will need: - One tablespoon of olive oil - Four teaspoons of white vinegar - One teaspoon of castile soap - 400ml og water - One empty spray bottle Method: To begin, make sure you vacuum or sweep the floor thoroughly before applying any cleaning solution. Be certain to reach beneath rugs, tables and any corners that are often overlooked. A frequent mistake people make is forgetting to clean the floor before mopping, and all those dust particles end up being dragged across the surface, creating scratches or damaging the finish. Next, decant all the ingredients into a spray bottle, fasten the lid and give it a thorough shake. Empty spray bottles can be picked up in the gardening aisle of most supermarkets. Then, lightly mist the solution across your floor in small sections at a time. You're aiming for nothing more than a fine coating, taking care not to leave the surface wet, as over-saturating wood will cause it to warp and deteriorate. Use a dry mop or cloth to buff the floor in circular motions. This should leave your wooden floors looking absolutely pristine, allowing you to enjoy the summer months without worrying about any unsightly build-up of dust and grime.