{"id":1197,"date":"2023-02-09T23:10:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T23:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2023-07-07T09:18:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T09:18:02","slug":"why-is-my-tile-floor-sticky-after-i-mop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/why-is-my-tile-floor-sticky-after-i-mop\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Tile Floor Sticky After I Mop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you mop the floor, you expect it to be smooth, shining and completely clean, right? So why is my tile floor sticky after I mop, I hear you cry? Well, it turns out there could be a few reasons behind this. We are here to help you work that out &#8211; and give you some tips to stop it too.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Is My Tile Floor Sticky After I Mop?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1199\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-g2fec6c57b_1280-1.jpg\" alt=\"Why Is My Tile Floor Sticky After I Mop?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-g2fec6c57b_1280-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-g2fec6c57b_1280-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-g2fec6c57b_1280-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-g2fec6c57b_1280-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a very simple reason behind this incredibly frustrating phenomenon, and you can get around it fairly easily.<\/p>\n<p>The stickiness is simply a residue left over from whatever cleaning product you have used to clean the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, if they are not properly rinsed away, these cleaners can leave a layer of stickiness that can affect the final result.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully there is a super simple solution to this sticky problem, and it won\u2019t cost you a single penny.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is do a final rinse with some clean water, to remove any residue left over from the cleaning products.<\/p>\n<p>You can either do this using <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/best-spray-mop-reviews\/\">your standard mop<\/a>, or you can simply wipe a damp cloth over the floors to remove any leftover cleaning product.<\/p>\n<p>Another great tip is to rub over the tiles that you have washed with a dry cloth once you\u2019ve finished. This will remove water marks and bring out the shine.<\/p>\n<p>This little video explains why your floors can often feel sticky after you have washed them:<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video flex-video-youtube\"><iframe title=\"Why are my floors sticky after I mop?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F0G5YuFWXbM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>How Do You Clean Tile Floors Without Them Getting Sticky?<\/h2>\n<p>Obviously you want your floors to be clean, and so you will want to be using some sort of cleaning products on them.<\/p>\n<p>But, how to avoid the sticky trap of getting your floors clean but ending up with that irritating, sticky film?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinegar <\/strong>is a highly effective cleaning agent, and one that is inexpensive and found in just about every household cupboard.<\/p>\n<p>Just mix 1 cup of vinegar with a gallon of warm water in a large bowl or bucket, stir the mixture around well to combine it.<\/p>\n<p>Use this solution to mop your floors &#8211; the vinegar will remove stains and dirt, and any vinegar smell will dissipate very quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Mop again with clean water to remove any traces of leftover vinegar and add a lovely shine to your tiled floor.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your normal floor cleaning products, and simply do another wipe down with clean water afterwards to remove the sticky film.<\/p>\n<p>Remember not to overdo it on the vinegar; too much can make your floors look a little dull with prolonged use.<\/p>\n<p>You can get around this issue by not skipping the final rinse of your tiles, to remove any traces of leftover vinegar.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Vinegar Help With Sticky Floors?<\/h2>\n<p>Vinegar is the best cleaning product &#8211; it is natural, cheap, and highly effective. And yes, of course, it will help with sticky floors!<\/p>\n<p>The astringent nature of vinegar is what makes it so good at cleaning; it can remove stains, odours, and stickiness.<\/p>\n<p>Vinegar may dull your floors after a long time of using it, but you can negate this by rinsing off the vinegar with clean water.<\/p>\n<p>You may be concerned that your house will smell like a pickle jar if you clean with vinegar, but the smell only hangs around until it\u2019s dry.<\/p>\n<p>If you are worried, you can always add a drop or two of your favourite essential oil to the vinegar solution, but we can promise you that the smell will fade.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is The Best Cleaning Solution For Sticky Floors?<\/h2>\n<p>You can buy any amount of cleaning products that you like, and go through the supermarket shelves until you find one that you like.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can simply mop with hot water and hope for the best! However, there are a few tried and tested methods out there that we know work well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vinegar water<\/strong>. Mixing white vinegar and water is a very good cleaning method; it removes dirt and stains from your floors without leaving a sticky residue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mild dish washing soap<\/strong>. This is a simple cleaning fluid, that you can easily make at home with warm water and a little soap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washing powder<\/strong>. It\u2019s not just for clothes! Using washing powder to clean your floors is a great hack &#8211; it cleans them as well as it does your socks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do You Clean A Sticky Ceramic Floor?<\/h2>\n<p>Ceramic floor tiles are a practical and attractive flooring for areas such as the bathroom and kitchen. But, how do we clean them properly?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill a bucket with hot water, and add half a cup of white vinegar and half a tablespoon of washing up liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse out the mop under hot running water to remove any dirt and debris from the last time you used it.<\/li>\n<li>Mop the tiles well, concentrating on areas that are extra dirty, sticky, and which get the most foot traffic.<\/li>\n<li>Empty out the water, then refill the bucket with clean, hot water and do another pass over the tiles to remove any soap residue that may dull your tiles.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe over the whole area with a clean, non abrasive cloth, to remove any <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/how-to-clean-the-hardwood-floor-without-streaks\/\">water streaks<\/a> and bring out the shine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Try not to use too much of the dish soap, as this can leave a sticky residue that will make you feel as if you have to start all over again!<\/p>\n<p>Remember to rinse the area well after you have cleaned it, and never skip the drying step, to avoid sticky floors once and for all.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>When you clean, you don\u2019t want it to look or feel as if you haven\u2019t done anything, or have it be more of a state than when you started!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve figured out the ways to make your newly-mopped floors less sticky, you will be gliding over your polished floor like a fairy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you mop the floor, you expect it to be smooth, shining and completely clean, right? So why is my tile floor sticky after I mop, I hear you cry? Well, it turns out there could be a few reasons behind this. We are here to help you work that out &#8211; and give you some tips to stop it too. Why Is My Tile Floor Sticky After I Mop? There is a very simple reason behind this incredibly frustrating phenomenon, and you can get around it fairly easily. The stickiness is simply a residue left over from whatever cleaning <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[29,41],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Is My Tile Floor Sticky After I Mop? - Clean House Fast<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When you mop the floor, you expect it to be smooth, shining and completely clean, right? 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