floor care

Keeping floors clean

Floor care refers to the cleaning, maintenance, and preservation of flooring surfaces—hardwood, tile, carpet, vinyl, and others.

The term encompasses both the activities involved regular floor care extends the life of hardwood and the products used: the floor care aisle at the hardware store.

Professional floor care may include refinishing, buffing, and deep cleaning.

Related
  • mopFloor-washing implement
  • wet mopSoaked floor-cleaning tool
  • sweepBrush clean with broom
  • polishSmooth by rubbing
  • waxPliable waterproof substance

scrub · vacuum · tile · hardwood · wood grain · carpet · shine · buff · grout · laminate · dustpan · dust bunny · broom · cleaner · spot treatment · stain · spill · slip and fall

Categories
Opposites
maintenance vs. neglect

floor caredeferred maintenance

Postponed upkeep work

cleaning vs. soiling

floor caremaking a mess

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G