A few days ago, I learned a surprisingly effective floor-cleaning trick from a professional cleaner who has worked in this field for more than 30 years. According to her, mopping the floor using this method not only makes it extremely clean but also helps prevent dust from settling back quickly.

Many people complain that even after mopping, the floor becomes dusty again in a short time and sometimes even develops an unpleasant smell. This problem is especially noticeable in summer. If the floor is not cleaned thoroughly, each room can quickly develop a musty or sour odor, making the living space uncomfortable.

That was when I realized how useful this cleaning method really is. Before you start mopping, the first and most important step is to sweep the floor carefully. If the floor is still covered with dust, hair, or debris, mopping alone will only spread the dirt around and make it harder to clean thoroughly.

After sweeping, prepare a bucket of water and add the following ingredients one by one:

First, add a small handful of coarse salt. Salt helps the floor dry faster and also works as a natural disinfectant, helping to kill bacteria and germs.

Next, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Dish soap has a strong grease-removing ability. If there are oil stains, food spills, or sticky residues on the floor, the dishwashing liquid will break down the grease and make the surface much cleaner.

Then pour in a small amount of white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice. These acidic ingredients help soften stubborn stains, making them easier to remove. They also leave the floor looking brighter and cleaner after mopping.

After that, add a little alcohol to the mixture. Alcohol has excellent disinfecting properties and helps prevent mold and mildew from forming, especially in humid weather.

Continue by adding a small amount of baking soda. Baking soda is well known for its powerful deodorizing and cleaning abilities. It helps neutralize odors and removes dirt effectively without damaging the floor surface.

The most important step is adding a small amount of fabric softener to the bucket. During summer, floors tend to be dry and easily generate static electricity. Once static builds up, dust and dirt are quickly attracted back to the floor. Fabric softener helps reduce static electricity, preventing dust and debris from sticking to the surface.

For an extra touch, you can also add a few drops of medicated oil or essential oil. This not only leaves a pleasant fragrance on the floor but also helps repel mosquitoes and insects, which is especially useful during hot seasons.

Once all the ingredients are added, stir the water thoroughly until everything is well mixed. Then soak the mop in the solution and mop the floor as usual. You will immediately notice that even very dirty floors become clean, shiny, and fresh with just one pass of the mop.

With this method, no matter how dirty the floor is, it can be cleaned easily and effectively. Even better, the floor stays clean, dust-free, and odorless for several days. In fact, you may find that even after a whole week without mopping, the floor still looks neat and smells fresh.