As the foundation of your home, your floors truly see it all. From muddy paw prints to messy kitchen spills, every floor surface is bound to experience the messiness of everyday life. With so much constant use, it’s easy for dirt and grime to build up and cause long-term stains. While cleaning your floor is essential, it’s also important to use the right cleaning products for each surface, otherwise you can run the risk of causing further damage! That’s why we’ve broken down everything you need to know about caring for different floor types. Our Bissell floor cleaning range has a wide range of equipment for every surface and life moment. So, with the right techniques and a little regular maintenance, you can keep your floors looking and feeling their best for many more everyday moments to come. Common Floor Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid While cleaning your floor may seem self-explanatory, there are actually a wide range of mistakes that households often make when cleaning their floors leading to expensive repairs and stubborn stains down the line. That’s why we’re going to break down the most common floor cleaning mistakes, so you can avoid damaging your home’s flooring: Using the same equipment across all flooring types: While it is helpful to have your go-to multi-purpose floor cleaners on-hand to tackle last-minute spills, they can’t be used for every job and floor type. In fact, if your floor cleaning tools are too harsh, they run the risk of damaging your flooring from tiles to wooden flooring or anything in between. Using too much water or liquid solution: Over-saturating your flooring is another common mistake. Using too much liquid to clean wood or carpet leaves room for liquids to seep through the cracks and fibres. This can cause unwanted stains, warping and even some nasty mould build-up behind the scenes. Using harsh chemicals: A common mistake people make far too often is using harsh chemicals on sensitive surfaces. From bleaching carpets to using harsh, unbalanced pH neutralisers, the wrong chemicals can cause significant damage to your floors. So it’s important that you do your own research to find the best solutions for your home. Relying only on vacuum cleaning: While vacuuming is an important routine to keep up with to maintain your day-to-day home, a little extra deep cleaning is needed every now and then. Whether its steam mopping your hard floors or deep vacuum cleaning your carpets and rugs, this thorough cleaning helps to remove any stubborn dirt and grime before it builds up too quickly. So, how do you avoid these common floor cleaning mistakes? By choosing the right equipment for the right floors, you can clean your home from top to bottom with confidence. How to Clean Different Floor Types at Home While having a solid set of floor cleaning supplies is essential for any home or office space, sometimes the right tools and equipment can depend on the flooring type and your needs. From carpet to wooden floors and tiles, every type of flooring benefits from unique cleaning features that are compatible with their surface type to avoid any damage or scratching in the process. Let’s break down the most popular types of flooring and what types of cleaning tools and methods work best for each one: How to clean carpet As luxurious as carpet can look and feel, it can become magnets for everyday dirt and mess. Unlike hard floors, carpets and rugs are designed with deep fibres that can trap dust, allergens, pet hair and deep stains that are a natural result of everyday life. Over time, this subtle buildup can quickly add up, impacting both the appearance of your carpet and the actual quality of your living space. That’s why it’s important to establish a regular carpet cleaning routine. Often, frequent vacuuming can help to prevent this buildup early, making long-term maintenance a breeze. Typically, vacuuming once a week is the perfect cadence to prevent fast build-up but this can depend on the level of activity within your space. For example, if you have young children or shedding pets, increasing your vacuuming frequency can assist with maintaining high foot traffic areas. Let’s break down our expert advice for keeping your carpet in tip top shape: Step 1: Start by vacuuming your carpet regularly to remove dust, dirt, pet hair and allergens. Choose a vacuum suitable for your carpet type such as Bissell’s range of bagless or upright vacuum cleaners. Step 2: For areas with stains or heavy foot traffic, use a spot cleaner or deep carpet cleaner along with a carpet cleaning formula to target and lift stubborn marks and odours. Step 3: Allow the carpet to dry completely after deep cleaning to prevent moisture build-up, then finish with a final vacuum to restore softness and appearance. Whether you prefer bagless or upright vacuums, our Bissell vacuum range has the perfect type of cleaner for every household. If your carpet or rug needs a little extra TLC, that’s where a spot cleaner and deep carpet cleaner will become your best friend. Paired with advanced carpet cleaning formulas, these specialised tools help to lift the toughest stains and smelliest odours out of your carpet, leaving you with a fresh and mess-free zone. By combining deep carpet cleaning with regular vacuuming, you can enjoy spotless and fresh carpets in your home or office for many moons to come. How to clean wooden floors The beauty of natural wooden flooring is the polished warmth it can bring to any home environment. But, with a few common spills and messy footprints, they can quickly lose their shine, collecting dust and dirt that can scratch the beautifully polished surface. While a classic mop and bucket seems like the easy solution, water isn’t exactly best friends with long-lasting wooden flooring. In fact, it can often lead to water stains and potential mould growth if not treated properly. That’s why it’s important to take a little extra care when cleaning your wooden floors to avoid any excess moisture or damage to the final finish. By opting for gentle tools and surface cleaners that are designed to complement wooden surfaces, you can enjoy seamless cleaning without the stress of making a mess. Step 1: Sweep or vacuum your wooden floors regularly using a vacuum suitable for hard surfaces. This helps to remove dirt and grit without any hard features that can potentially scratch or damage the wood. Many modern vacuum cleaners have a hard floor setting; however, Bissell’s range of specialised floor cleaners features hard floor surface cleaners that are made for the job. Step 2: For a deeper clean, it can be a great idea to use a damp (not wet) microfibre mop and a cleaning solution specifically designed for wooden floors, like Bissell’s hard floor sanitising solution. This helps you to avoid excessive water and harsh chemicals, while still delivering fresh results. Step 3: To avoid any water damage, it is always best practice to wipe up any spills immediately with a dry and absorbent cloth to prevent moisture seeping into the wood and causing stains or warping early. The most common tools to use on wood flooring are vacuums with hard floor settings and steam mops designed for sealed timber floors. These gentle tools are instead designed to use low moisture while avoiding any harsh chemicals that could strip any protective coating. Our range of Bissell cleaners caters to a range of hard floor types, delivering gentle cleaning for a polished look. How to clean tile floors Tiles are known for building up a little more grime and spills than other hard floor types, with dirt often seeping into the grout. That’s why a regular tile cleaning routine is an important habit to make sure your flooring not only looks polished but feels fresh and dirt-free. With smaller grooves to work into, steam mops and tile cleaners are the best tools for the job. Designed to both sanitise and deep clean, these floor cleaning tools help to remove any stickiness while giving your tiles a fresh polish for a home reset. In just a few steps, you can keep your tiles fresh and stain-free all year round: Step 1: Start by sweeping or vacuuming the tiled area to remove any loose dirt or dust. By doing this once or twice a week, you can keep your tiles fresh and clean as you go about your everyday. Step 2: Periodically give your tiles a thorough clean using a steam mop. With a little extra grit compared to vacuums, steam mops are great at deep cleaning and sanitising both tiles and grout lines. Step 3: For persistent stains or dirt build-up in grout, use a targeted cleaning solution like a portable spot cleaner or a soft brush to tackle harder build-ups. These tools are designed to lift tough marks without damaging your tiles or grout. Paired with a vacuum designed for hard flooring, you can keep your tiles looking like showroom-style flooring without the hassle. After some new tile cleaning tools for your home? Betta’s wide range of Bissell steam mops and hard floor cleaners work to loosen dirt from grout lines and textured surfaces to bring you the freshest and cleanest results. Floor Cleaning Solutions for Every Life Moment Life happens. Whether it’s potty-training your puppy, having a messy toddler or anything in between unexpected accidents to your flooring is a part of everyday life. That’s why it’s important to stock up on all the best cleaning supplies, so you can tackle every ‘oopsie’ and accident hassle-free! With a wide range of reliable floor cleaning solutions for every surface and every occasion, our range of Bissell supplies has the right tool for every job. How to remove pet stains As much as we love them, pets can be a common cause of floor spills and carpet stains. Whether they’re potty training, dragging in some unwanted pests or their meal didn’t quite sit right, having the proper floor cleaning equipment is almost a prerequisite for pet owners, so you can be prepared for every type of mess they seem to throw your way. But once the mess is made, the key is to act fast. Here are our top tips for quickly cleaning up unexpected accidents or spills on your flooring: Step 1: Start by gently blotting away excess liquid or residue using a clean and absorbent cloth. Avoid using a rubbing motion as this can accidentally push the stain deeper into the carpet fibres or tile grout. Step 2: If they have made a mess of your carpet or rug, use a dedicated stain remover or spot cleaning solution to help eliminate stains and neutralise odours before they start to stick around. Bissell’s range of Spot Clean Pet Stain and Odour solutions is designed for these exact messes, so you can get through the dirty work with ease. Step 3: If you’re cleaning hard floors such as tiles or vinyl, there is a range of thorough pet cleaning tools that work across a range of surfaces. Lucky for you, these spills are a lot easier to clean up with just a quick wipe up and mop to sanitise the area. Step 4: If you’ve got a stubborn stain that just won’t budge, it might be time to bring out the big guns; a reliable deep cleaner or spot cleaner. Bissell offers an array of reliable deep cleaning tools that help to lift those stubborn marks seamlessly. How to spot clean food spills Just like pets, common food spills and stains can happen all the time. Whether you’ve got a little one who doesn’t like keeping food on the table or you’re a messy eater yourself, food is one of the most common messes to clean up off the floor. With the right equipment, you can easily follow the same steps as removing pet stains (as seen above), so you can enjoy every meal in mess-free confidence. From spills to stains across carpets, tiles and beyond, this handy floor cleaning guide is here to help you keep your home looking spic and span. Looking to refresh your at-home cleaning products? Betta and Bissell have all the tools you need to clean up life’s messiest moments for whatever life throws at you! Discover the Best Bissell Floor Cleaning Solutions for Your Home Ready to refresh your floors like never before? At Betta, our quality range of Bissell floor cleaning products has everything you need to clean up every mess across every floor -from tile to carpet, pet stains to small spills and more! Explore our full range online or visit us in-store to discover trusted solutions for every surface in your home. With Bissell’s innovative cleaning technology, you’re guaranteed spotless results with minimal fuss. Experience the convenience of shopping for all your Bissell floor cleaning essentials all under one roof at Betta today! Floor Cleaning FAQs How often should I clean my floors? The frequency of your floor cleans can really depend on the type of flooring as well as how often you use the space. For regular households with constant foot traffic, vacuuming your floors once or twice a week is recommended to keep the maintenance low and your floors freshly clean. Deeper cleaning, like steam mopping and deep carpet cleaning, benefits from use every few months to keep stain build-ups at bay. What's the best way to clean carpet at home? An easy carpet cleaning routine starts by vacuuming to remove any loose dirt. If your carpet needs a deeper clean, use a dedicated carpet cleaner and a carpet cleaning solution for the freshest results. Can steam mops be used on all floors? Steam mops are perfect for a range of sealed hard surfaces such as tiles and timber floors. Always check manufacturer guidance before use, as unsealed wood or delicate flooring could be susceptible to damage from hot steam. How do I remove tough stains from carpet? For those tougher stains, you should blot any spills immediately with a clean cloth. Then, use a dedicated stain remover or spot cleaning solution to remove deep and stubborn stains without causing any chemical damage. We recommend avoiding rubbing, as it can push the stain deeper. Do I need different cleaners for different floor types? Yes, there is a range of different cleaners that are designed to cater to each floor type. From hard floor cleaners to carpet cleaners, as well as multi-purpose cleaners that can do it all. It’s important to find solutions and cleaning tools that are designed for your floor type to avoid unnecessary damage and maximise cleaning efficiency.
