DON’T BE FLOORED
Wood or laminate, we’ve got it covered
DON’T MOP ’TIL YOU DROP
Hardwood (or laminate) and water don’t mix, so don’t over-mop. If you vacuum and wipe up spills, wooden floors don’t need much care. To spruce them up, choose a product made for the job, such as Wood Shine Laminate & Wooden Floor Cleaner (£3.69 for 1L, Lakeland). Also try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean Turbo Mop (£29.99, Argos)
– it turns at 500-1,000 spins per minute, so the floor won’t be soaked.
DOUBLE UP ON DOORMATS
You’ll trap the most dirt by using two mats – one outside the door and one inside. But if they’re dirty, they won’t do the job, so hose off and air-dry outdoor mats, and vacuum indoor ones on both sides – vacuuming the back will save you time in the long term, as trapped dirt won’t escape on to the floor beneath. We also love machine-washable Turtle Mats (left), which look like new after being put it the wash – just like that!