After soaking up some summer fun in the sun, you could be tracking dirt into your home. Your floors take the brunt of it, which is why they need extra attention this season. Here are some summer floor cleaning tips to help keep your hardwood, laminate, or carpet looking fresh and clean.

Summer Floor Cleaning Tips

From beach sand to garden soil, it’s tough to keep your floors clean during the warmer months. Plus, spills may lead to stains and pests if not cleaned properly. Here are some summer floor cleaning tips to help ensure your home is staycation ready.

1. Roll out the welcoming doormats. Trap dirt before it breaches the doorway with a high-quality mat at every entrance. Consider using one inside and outside for double the protection. Regularly shake them out, rinse waterproof designs, and vacuum mats to help make them more efficient.
2. Perform regular clean sweeps. Summery shoes tend to be more open, attracting more dirt around your feet. This can get tracked through the house, requiring more sweeping and vacuuming to keep debris contained, especially in high traffic areas.
3. Quickly address spills. While this is important any time of year to help prevent stains, it’s crucial in the summer when active pests are looking for food.
4. Protect your floors. More sun exposure and foot traffic can wear out your flooring faster. Use area rugs and runners in high-traffic areas to help limit wear and tear. Occasionally rearrange your furniture to prevent indentations in carpets. Consider a protective finish on hardwood floors to guard against scratches and UV damage.
5. Control humidity. Increased moisture in the air can cause hardwood floors to warp and lead to mold growth in carpets. Use a dehumidifier to maintain optimal humidity levels (30-50%). When possible, use fans and open windows to improve air circulation and ventilation. Air conditioners can also help reduce indoor humidity.

While regular cleaning can help control everyday dirt and grime from building up, it’s also important to deep clean your floors periodically. For that, turn to the pros.

Call JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care

From hardwood and laminate to tile and carpet, JDog offers cleaning services for a variety of floors. We even follow up our hardwood cleaning with a restorative polish to help protect the finish. Our gentle carpet cleaning won’t twist the delicate fibers, so you don’t have to worry about pilling or fading. We clean hallways, stairways, and rooms, no matter what the flooring material. Call 844-GET-JDOG today to let JDog focus on freshening your floors this season while you get back to relaxing.