How To Clean Dusty Concrete Floor

Concrete is a durable and versatile flooring option that many homeowners prefer. Over the years, concrete flooring was viewed in a warehouse perspective due to its resistance to abrasion, pounding and scouring.  Concrete floors offer a great option for flexibility, functionality and décor in a wide range of spaces, both the exterior and interior. Thanks to the modern revolutionary technology that has led to the production of many complements that makes concrete flooring classy.

 You can protect the beauty of concrete floor through proper cleaning and floor care. Even though the concrete is resistant to stains, it can, however, lose its properties and become grimy when neglected. The method of cleaning dirty concrete floor do vary from home to home, and it’s imperative you know the best way of how to clean dusty concrete floor to maintain its beauty. In this article, you’ll learn the best way to clean dusty concrete floor through cheap and straightforward methods.

Preparation Of The Floor

Before cleaning your floor, you should arrange your furniture in a way that permits smooth working in the room. Also, you will need the following materials and equipment for cleaning the floor.

• A duster and a broom or a vacuum
• A nylon-bristled brush
• Ammonia, bleach or hydrogen peroxide
• Dish washing soap
• Clean water
• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
• Dust mop
• Wet mop
• Mop bucket
• Warm water

How To Clean Dusty Concrete Floor

First, sprinkle little water over the floor. Then, you should sweep and dust the room. If you find big-sized debris, you can handpick them before vacuuming or sweeping.  Go over the floor again and sweep the floor, removing any loose dust particles and small size debris. After that, run a dust mop over the floor surface to clean and remove the fine dust particles and debris.

Alternatively, you can use a vacuum to clean the dust. For cleaning large rooms, a vacuum is more efficient due to its fast work rate. Also, you have an option of renting one if you do not have.

Spot clean the common stains for beverages and other common stains using two teaspoons full of dish-wash soap dissolved 1 ½ gallon of water. Mix the solution thoroughly and use the detergent on the stain spots. For oily or greasy stains, you’ll have to wet the area and cover it with dish-wash soap. Dip your scrubbing brush in warm water in a mop bucket and scrub the spot. Use a clean, dry towel or a rag to blot the surds.

For removing mildew, you should mix 28 gm of laundry detergent and Trisodium phosphate with 950 ml laundry bleach in 2.8 L of clean, warm water. Scrub the area using a soft brush.  Thoroughly rinse the spot and blot it with a rug. 

For the case of plain concrete, you can use stronger cleaners such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and bleaches to remove the persistent stains. Always put on the protective clothing when handling the corrosive cleaners to ensure that you are safe from any spill. Also, you should make sure the room you’re working in has adequate ventilation.

Mix one part of the cleaner with three parts of clean, warm water and spray on the spot using a spray bottle. Let the cleaner stay on the stain for about 20 minutes to break the stain. After 15-20 minutes, scrub the area gently and rinse. Mop the floor in small sections until you finish the entire floor. The procedure above is one of the best ways to clean dusty concrete basement floors.  The method can also help to clean extremely dirty concrete floors.

For dirt on a polished concrete floor, things will be a bit different. You will need a large bucket of warm water, a mop and a mild cleaner. Avoid the use of strong cleaners as they can damage the concrete finish. You can select one of the gentle cleansers such as mild dish wash soaps, neutral stone cleaner, pH neutral floor cleaner or detergents or pH neutral stone cleaners. Proceed with the following procedure.

1. Fill a mop bucket with warm water and a quarter cup of mild cleaning detergent for every one gallon of water and stir properly.
2. Dip a clean mop into the solution and wring thoroughly to avoid application of the excess solution
3. Start mopping the floor in small sections from the farthest corner till you cover the whole floor. Also, you can switch on your fan to quicken the drying process.
4. Rinse the floor with clean, warm water and ensure you thoroughly wring out the mop.
5. You can consider adding some drops of lavender oil to keep the sweet scent in the room.
6. Leave your floor to dry and return your valuables to the room.