Linoleum is durable, hygienic, pleasantly looking material with low-heat conductivity. It is water and moisture resistant, sound-proof and easy to cut and bend. Linoleum is easily washed with water, but is afraid of acids, alkalies, soda and mineral oils. So, in order to maintain its appearance and also to protect it from dirt and moisture, linoleum floors should be cleaned and polished only with cleaning products specific for use on genuine linoleum.

Standard Linoleum Floor Cleaning Tips
• Sweep and/or vacuum the floor thoroughly
• Mix your acid-free cleaning products as instructed
• Mop the floor with a slightly dampened mop.
• Change your cleaning solution as it becomes dirty
• Air dry, or use a dry mop to remove water spots

Heavy Duty Linoleum Floor Cleaning

To do a real heavy duty linoleum floor cleaning (assuming the linoleum is not just old and discolored) try this:
• Mop linoleum with a mild detergent and wait awhile to allow it to penetrate the ground-in dirt
• Use a canister vacuum, or broom and thoroughly vacuum up all dust and dirt.
• Get a good wax stripper and using a good scrub brush, follow manufactures instructions, and make sure any wax on the linoleum is completely removed.
• Mix white vinegar (food grade) and water 50/50 in a spray bottle fill up a mop bucket with warm/hot water.
• Use the spray bottle to spray the vinegar solution on the linoleum floor, and mop the floor with the warm water in the mop bucket.

The vinegar cleaner solution surely smells, but as it dries the smell will dissipate completely, it cuts grease and is a disinfectant and a mold and mildew remover. It leaves no residue or spots.

Dry The Floor.

To dry we use a wet polishing mop to dry the floor and remove any water spots. It also has an added bonus of finding and removing residual dirt that is left after mopping.

This mop is used for hard surface flooring. It is a white terry-towel fit over a rectangular mop head. This is a very low profile mop that swivels 360 degrees for easy floor cleaning.

Some Useful Tips To Follow:
• Put small carpets at the entrance to the flat. It will help to protect your floor from dirt, sand and dust. It will also ease linoleum cleaning.
• Avoid excessive influence of sunlight to the floor. It can lead to loss of color.
• Furniture with wide legs or wheels is more preferable. Avoid sharp and metal wheels, as they can damage linoleum surface.
• Be extremely careful with lit cigarettes and matches.
• Do not use bleaching agents with 100% concentration.
• Do not use chemical dissolvents, as they can also damage the covering.
• Do not twitch heavy objects along the surface of the floor. This will surely throw the covering. If you need to move heavy objects, just level them up or put carpets or another material under their wheels or legs.