Nothing is worse than having sticky floors after you’ve already washed them. However, as hated as this is, it’s not uncommon. But don’t worry; solving this issue isn’t that hard either!

Check these simple yet effective methods to clean sticky floors.

Method #1. Rinse with only warm water

Since regular floor cleaners can also leave your floors sticky, warm water is a great way to remove any excess cleaner and leave your floor free of stickiness. 

All you need to do is mop the floor with warm to hot water, depending on how grimy the surface is (be careful not to burn yourself!). However, remember that heat could damage the finish and materials on wooden or wax-coated floors.

Method #2. Mop again with the right amount of cleaner

When you use too little cleaner, your floors remain grimy, and when you use too much cleaner, it can leave a layer on your floors. So, it’s a big possibility that not using the right amount of floor cleaner is responsible for your sticky floors. 

However, you can fix this quickly with another mopping! Just remember to rinse with clean water once you’re done cleaning.

Note: keep in mind that there are different floor cleaners for each type of floor (as stated on their labels). So, select the one that works best for your floor to avoid damaging your tiles or wooden floors. 

Method #3. Use a homemade vinegar solution

If the usual way you clean your floor is not working, why not try a homemade solution? You can use white vinegar—its acidity also helps eliminate stickiness! 

Add 1 cup of vinegar to a gallon of warm water and wipe the floors. Then, rinse the floor with clean water. The best thing about the vinegar method is that it’s a more environmentally friendly solution.

Note: If you need to get rid of more stubborn stickiness, you can use ½ cup of ammonia instead of vinegar, but ammonia is corrosive and can damage wooden floors.

Method #4. Scrub spots with a magic eraser

Using a magic eraser is a quick way to clean sticky floors if there are only a few spots that need your attention. These sponges remove sticky residue clinging to your floor with only water and a little elbow grease. 

All this method takes is to get your sponge, wet it, scrub the sticky spots, and rinse with a damp cloth! However, double-check if magic erasers are safe for your floor; they can be too harsh for some finishes!

Method #5. Rely on your steam mop

These cleaning tools are effortless to use; all you have to do is fill the mop’s reservoir with water and wipe. Steam helps loosen the grime without relying on elbow grease or powerful chemicals.

Caution: Be careful when using it since some floors can be sensitive to heat, and it may cause damage—you should avoid using this if you have wood, wax-coated, laminated, or vinyl floors.

Maybe you don’t have enough time for your chores

Finding time to clean sticky floors may be hard if you are busy. So, why not let the pros handle it?

With Happy Home Cleaning Services, you can let us take care of cleaning your floors and any other surface so you can enjoy a clean house. Get a quote today!