28 September 2024

Tips

How to clean floors: practical tips for each type of surface (marble, terracotta, stoneware, wood, etc.)

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How to clean floors: practical advice for every type of surface

Floor cleaning is an essential part of home care, but each type of surface requires special attention to avoid damage and ensure flawless results. In this article you will find out how to clean different types of floors using specific products and effective techniques to preserve their beauty and durability over time.

How to clean stoneware floors

Porcelain stoneware floors are extremely durable and versatile, but like any surface, they require proper cleaning to maintain their shine and resilience. The finish of stoneware resists scratches, stains, and moisture well, but it is important to prevent dirt and dust buildup that could damage the surface over time.

Cleaning Method: before cleaning with water, sweep or vacuum to remove dust and debris. Then, use a damp cloth with a neutral detergent suitable for stoneware, avoiding acidic products that might damage the surface.
Recommended Tools: the microfibre and cotton floor cloth from the MartiniSPA Utility line is ideal for cleaning stoneware. The microfibre captures dirt without scratching, while the cotton helps absorb moisture and leave the surface dry.

Additional Tip: for grout, use a soft brush and a solution of warm water and baking soda to remove stubborn dirt.

How to clean laminate floors

Laminate floors, while resistant, are particularly sensitive to moisture and excessive abrasion. The protective finish on laminate can be damaged if not handled carefully. Regular and gentle cleaning is essential to preserve its appearance.

Cleaning Method: to prevent dust buildup, regularly vacuum with a suitable brush. When cleaning with a cloth, make sure to wring it out well before using it on laminate, as excessive moisture can cause the floorboards to swell. Use a laminate-specific detergent or a highly diluted neutral detergent solution.
Recommended Tools: the bamboo and cotton floor cloth – Mr. Eco is perfect for laminate floors. Its softness and absorbency ensure delicate and safe cleaning.
Additional Tip: Always clean following the direction of the laminate’s grain to avoid marks or streaks.

How to Clean Outdoor Floors

Outdoor floors, exposed to weather elements, accumulate dirt, leaves, and tough stains. It’s important to select robust yet gentle tools that won’t damage surfaces like tiles or natural stones.

Cleaning Method: start with vigorous sweeping to remove leaves and debris. Then, use a damp floor cloth with a detergent specific for outdoor use. For tougher dirt, use a solution of warm water and white vinegar, which helps degrease and deeply clean, especially in areas with high exposure to sun or rain.
Recommended Tools: the double-textured floor cloth from the Hygiene+ line is perfect for cleaning outdoor floors. The polka dot side allows effective scrubbing, while the striped side removes accumulated grease and dirt.
Additional Tip: use a pressure washer once or twice a year for a deep clean and to remove persistent deposits.

How to clean ceramic floors

Ceramic floors are common in many homes due to their durability and versatility. However, using the wrong products or insufficient cleaning can leave streaks or damage the shiny surface.

Cleaning Method: start by vacuuming or sweeping away dust. Then use a damp cloth with warm water and a neutral detergent specific for ceramics. Avoid products containing acids or ammonia that might discolor or damage the surface.
Recommended Tools: the microfiber and cotton floor cloth from the Utility line is ideal for this type of floor. Microfiber removes dirt without leaving streaks, while cotton helps quickly dry the surface.
Additional Tip: after cleaning, use a dry cloth to remove any water or detergent traces, keeping the surface shiny.

How to clean marble floors

Marble is a very delicate natural stone that requires specific treatments to maintain its luster and resilience. Using the wrong products can corrode or stain it, so it’s crucial to choose the right cleaning method.

Cleaning Method: avoid acidic or abrasive detergents. Use a damp cloth with lukewarm water and a neutral detergent specific for marble. Ensure no water residue is left on the floor, as it can cause streaks or stains.
Recommended Tools: the bamboo and cotton floor cloth from Mr. Eco is the best choice for marble floors. Its softness prevents scratches and marks, while the bamboo’s absorbency ensures safe cleaning.
Additional Tip: for a deeper treatment, use a specific marble wax once every 6–12 months to protect the surface and maintain its luster.

How to clean wooden floors

Wooden or parquet floors add warmth and charm to any room, but they are particularly sensitive to moisture and chemicals. Gentle and regular cleaning is key to keeping them intact.

Cleaning Method: vacuum with a soft brush to remove dust and debris. Then use a lightly damp, well-wrung cloth to avoid over-wetting the wood. Use a parquet-specific detergent or a highly diluted neutral soap solution. Avoid excessive water and overly aggressive detergents.
Recommended Tools: the bamboo and cotton floor cloth from Mr. Eco is perfect for wood, thanks to its delicacy and ability to absorb moisture without leaving traces.
Additional Tip: to keep wood shiny and protected, apply a nourishing parquet product once or twice a year.

MartiniSPA products for cleaning floors

MartiniSPA offers a range of floor cloths designed to ensure effective cleaning on any type of surface, combining innovation, sustainability and hygiene:

Two-in-one floor cloth, Utility line: a versatile microfibre and cotton cloth, perfect for daily cleaning all floors. This cloth is suitable for those looking a simple but effective product for home maintenance.
Double weave floor cloth, Hygiene+ line: a cloth with due to different for targeted cleaning. The polka dot side is ideal for rub, while the striped one removes grease and stubborn dirt. Thanks to the antibacterial ingredients inserted into the fibre, this cloth helps maintain hygiene and freshness over time.
Bamboo and cotton floor cloth, mr line. Echo: Made with biodegradable and natural materials like bamboo, this cloth is ideal for those who want to take care of the home while respecting the environment. It is super absorbent, scratch-proof and delicate on all surfaces, including the most delicate floors such as parquet.

MartiniSPA Products for Floor Cleaning

MartiniSPA offers a range of floor cloths designed to ensure effective cleaning on any surface, combining innovation, sustainability, and hygiene:

Two-in-one floor cloth, Utility line: a versatile cloth in microfiber and cotton, perfect for everyday cleaning of all floors. This cloth is suitable for those seeking a simple yet effective product for domestic maintenance.
Double-texture floor cloth, Hygiene+ line: a cloth with two different sides for targeted cleaning. The polka dot side is ideal for scrubbing, while the striped side removes grease and stubborn dirt. The antibacterial ingredients embedded in the fibers help maintain hygiene and freshness over time.
Bamboo and cotton floor cloth, Mr. Eco line: made with biodegradable and natural materials like bamboo, this cloth is ideal for those who want to care for their home while respecting the environment. It’s super absorbent, scratch-resistant, and gentle on all surfaces, including delicate floors like parquet.

Conclusion

Cleaning floors has never been easier, thanks to MartiniSPA products designed to meet the needs of every type of surface. Whether you need to clean stoneware, marble, or wood, choose the most suitable floor cloth to achieve brilliant and lasting results.

10 September 2024

House hygiene

How to clean the oven simply and naturallyHow to clean the oven naturally: ingredients, tools, and useful tipsHow to clean the oven simply and naturally

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How to clean the oven simply and naturally

The oven is one of the most used appliances but also one of the hardest to keep clean. Food residues, grease, and encrustations can accumulate, making cleaning a challenging task. Learn how to clean the oven, including its glass and racks, using natural methods and Martini SPA products for spotless results.

Step 1: Soften encrustations with steam and vinegar

To make it easier to remove stubborn dirt, use the softening power of steam. Pour a glass of vinegar into a pot filled with water and bring it to a boil. Once hot, place it inside the oven preheated to 150°C. Let the steam work for 30 minutes or up to an hour if necessary. Once the oven cools down, proceed with the next steps for a thorough cleaning.

Cleaning the oven with baking soda and vinegar

If you don’t clean your oven after each use (even with just a damp cloth), stains and burnt food are likely to build up. In this case, the best solution is to clean the oven with baking soda and vinegar. This method works best overnight, as the mixture needs 12 hours to take effect.

Mix 10 tablespoons of baking soda, 4 tablespoons of water, and 3 tablespoons of vinegar in a bowl to create a thick paste. If the paste is too runny, add another tablespoon of baking soda.
Spread the paste on the oven’s interior surfaces using a silicone brush.
Let it sit overnight to allow the mixture to work.
Use a multi-purpose sponge with a strong fiber and a heavy-duty fiber cloth to remove the paste, then rinse with clean water.
Wipe dry with a microfiber cloth for streak-free surfaces.
To finish, turn the oven on at a low temperature for no more than 15 minutes to ensure it is completely dry.

How to clean the oven glass

The oven glass is particularly prone to stains and splashes. To keep it clear and shiny, use natural ingredients like baking soda and lemon:

Mix baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
Apply the mixture to the glass and let it sit for 20 minutes.
Use a multi-purpose sponge with a non-scratch fiber to remove stains without damaging the surface.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry with a microfiber cloth for a perfect finish.

For more stubborn encrustations, use stainless steel spirals or 100% antibacterial copper spirals for a more vigorous cleaning action.

How to clean an electric oven

Electric ovens require careful cleaning to avoid damaging the heating elements. Here’s the best method:

Remove the racks: Clean them separately with a cellulose sponge with an abrasive fiber, ideal for removing encrustations without scratching.
Interior cleaning: Follow the baking soda and vinegar method, applying it with a silicone spatula to avoid damaging the surfaces.
Rinse: Use a multi-purpose sponge and a damp cloth to remove all residue.
Dry: Use a microfiber cloth to prevent streaks.

Eliminate bad odors from the oven with lemon

After cooking foods like fish or heavily spiced dishes, the oven may retain unpleasant odors. Lemon is a natural solution to neutralize smells and disinfect the oven:

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a baking dish filled with water and add the peels.
Heat the oven to 120°C for 30 minutes.
Remove the dish and use a heavy-duty fiber cloth to clean the interior walls.

How to clean oven racks and trays

Oven racks and trays can be cleaned with coarse salt or baking soda to remove grease and encrustations.

Method with coarse salt:

Cover the surface with coarse salt and add water.
Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Scrub with a multi-purpose sponge with a strong fiber to easily remove dirt.

Method with baking soda and vinegar (for tough stains):

Prepare a paste with baking soda and vinegar.
Apply the mixture to the tray and let it sit overnight.
In the morning, scrub away the dirt with a 100% antibacterial copper spiral, perfect for the most resistant encrustations.

Tips to keep the oven clean

Cover racks with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent splashes.
Wipe the oven after each use with a gentle sponge to avoid dirt build-up.
Use microfiber cloths for quick, streak-free cleaning.

With Martini SPA products and these techniques, cleaning your oven naturally becomes an easy and eco-friendly task. Keep your oven always clean and ready for use!

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15 February 2024

Tips

How to Clean Your Bathroom Effectively: Essential Products and Steps

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Have you ever considered how to effectively and quickly clean your bathroom?

The bathroom is the area of the home most susceptible to potential contamination.
If not cleaned properly and not ventilated, it’s easy to encounter the formation of mold, germs, and bacteria, which is why it’s essential to sanitize it correctly. But how do you thoroughly clean the bathroom? In this article, we will give you the best tips for cleaning your bathroom quickly and with the right tools.

What products should you use to clean bathroom surfaces?

When preparing to clean the bathroom, you typically have to face several adversaries: encrusted limescale, bad odors, molds, and stains are always lurking! To ensure maximum hygiene and cleanliness in the bathroom, it is therefore important to rely on the right tools. Let’s see what you should arm yourself with to clean the bathroom in the best way possible.

Sponges and cloths for washing

Cloths and sponges, in the bathroom as in the home, are a universal solution. Microfiber and cellulose are perfect materials for their absorbent power and because they release liquids well, polishing even without the use of detergents.
Ideally, to clean the bathroom, you should arm yourself with cloths made of both materials.
Martini Spa therefore offers you Hygiene+, the innovative product line dedicated to home care, to stop bacteria and ensure safe and guaranteed hygiene over time. Martini Spa’s products are integrated with antibacterial elements like silver ions, copper, thiabendazole, and zinc pyrithione, to inhibit the growth of bacteria and ensure maximum protection.

Sanitizing the bathroom with the right detergents

The choice of detergents is also fundamental to effectively clean the bathroom and ensure perfect sanitization. Avoid DIY solutions and mixtures made with vinegar and baking soda. Besides polluting groundwater, they may not sanitize well.

To remove dirt, it’s better to rely on limescale removers and sanitizers, preferably ecological and biodegradable. Excellent are the detergents containing citric acid-based formulas, capable of cleaning the bathroom well without irritating the skin.

N.B: if you have other products open, don’t rush to buy eco-friendly detergents. Remember that the first way to clean sustainably at home is to finish what you already have!

The gloves

Before cleaning the bathroom, remember to wear a pair of gloves for cleaning. This way, you’ll avoid direct contact with bacteria, dirt, and aggressive detergents.

Gloves are necessary to adequately protect your hands from the strongest detergents that could irritate the skin and cause even severe burns. Remember, the well-being of the person and the environment are the most important things, and we at Martini Spa know this well!

The steam cleaner for cleaning the most difficult corners

Last but not least, is the advice to use a steam cleaner. With steam, you can easily and deeply sanitize carpets, shower corners, and bathroom surfaces. Moreover, steam is the best sanitizer when there are people with weak immune systems or those suffering from allergies or asthma at home.

How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Steps

But now let’s get to the point: how to deep clean the bathroom? Essentially, the goal is to disinfect, remove dirt, and organize. Let’s see the process in a few simple steps.

1. Tidy up!

The first thing to do to clean the bathroom is to remove everything that creates disorder. Put as many things as you can in drawers and avoid leaving brushes, bottles, towels, etc., around. In general, in the bathroom, the fewer things there are, the better!

2. Sanitize the sanitary ware

Toilets and bathtubs are the surfaces where the most bacteria accumulate. Use a suitable disinfectant to clean the surfaces and deeply sanitize. The Martini multi-purpose sponge with scratch-free fiber is ideal for this task. The vegetable cellulose side is absorbent and gentle, while the fiber side is ideal for removing dirt without scratching.

3. Remove the dirt…

With a damp sponge and a bit of stain remover, eliminate stains and residues from the shower walls and sanitary ware. Use a multi-purpose sponge with strong fiber for particularly stubborn stains. You’ll effectively eliminate mold from the walls.

4. …and pay attention to the toilet

For deep toilet sanitation, in addition to the right products, it’s necessary to scrub well, both inside and around the edges. After putting on gloves, take a sponge (those with silver ions are the most sanitizing!) and start scrubbing, insisting on the inner rim, where bacteria accumulate the most. Don’t forget to scrub the toilet seat well, then use a cellulose cloth to dry.

5. It’s time for the glass!

Never forget the mirror and shower doors, where limescale streaks are most noticeable. Arm yourself with a good cloth specifically designed for glass. Why? Because the sponge is extremely important to avoid unsightly streaks. We’ve thought of everything: our multi-purpose glass cloth offers a soft side for removing stains even without detergents, while the latex side is perfect for polishing surfaces. Seeing is believing!

6. Clean the floor

Cleaning the floor is the last step, but not the least important. After sweeping to remove dust and hair residues, immerse the Martini Spa floor cloth in hot water and eco-friendly detergent. Then rinse thoroughly with plenty of water to eliminate any residue.

7. And what about cleaning the bathroom with steam?

When discussing tools for cleaning the bathroom, we mentioned the steam cleaner. Why? Steam is a method that fully replaces any detergent, even the most degreasing ones. Thanks to the steam, you’ll quickly eliminate germs, bacteria, mold, accumulated dirt, and bad odors. After using the steam, dry with our multi-purpose cloth and then go over the floor with the floor cloth. You’ll see great results!

How often should you clean the bathroom?

We’ve discussed how to do it, but… how often should you clean the bathroom? The answer mainly depends on how we use it and the number of people in the house.

Generally, it’s good to dedicate yourself to deep cleaning of sanitary ware and the shower at least once a week. As for the toilet, bidet, and sink, it’s advisable to do it every day.

It’s always good to clean the bathroom walls every week using the most suitable products.

The situation is different for textiles. The shower curtain should be washed at least once a month, while towels should be washed every three or four days. The shower mat should be washed with a disinfectant cycle every week.

How and when should the sponges I used to clean the bathroom be washed?

The bathroom sponges can be sanitized by quickly boiling them in the microwave after each use of the sponge.
To sanitize the sponges with the microwave, simply immerse the sponge in a container filled with water, after rinsing the sponge with water and detergent, and activate at maximum power to eliminate bacteria.

How to Deep Clean the Bathroom? Clearly, with Martini Spa’s cleaning products!

Hygiene+ is the Martini Spa product collection for home and bathroom hygiene and cleaning. The sanitizing elements allow for a gentle yet deep cleaning of the home. Want a clean and tidy bathroom? Check out Hygiene+!