In spring, dust enters our homes more easily, prompting us to take appropriate measures. For example, it’s not uncommon to walk on our balconies and then come home with dusty feet that then dirty the house floors. Hence the importance of cleaning outdoor floors first. We’ll show you an excellent way to clean them year-round so they’re ready for spring.

Here’s an easy maintenance technique for your outdoor floors that you can apply   if you want to make future cleaning easier during the spring period.

Cleaning advice for outdoor floor coverings

Each type of flooring requires appropriate treatment. Therefore, it’s important   to know what type of flooring   you have before cleaning it or using chemical products that could damage the surface.

How to clean floors according to their type?

Cleaning   floors with smooth surfaces  is very simple. Get a pH-neutral detergent and dilute it in a bucket of water. After sweeping the floor to remove dust, soak a special floor brush in this water and then wash it as usual.

When it comes to porous floors,   you need to be extra careful when choosing ingredients that won’t damage the surface. With that in mind, we suggest diluting dish soap and a  cup of white vinegar   in 1.5 liters of water. Then proceed with your usual cleaning routine to reveal a clean, lint-free floor. As you’ll see, it’s not only a simple method, but also eco-friendly and, above all, very effective.

clean wooden floors

It’s important to maintain the wooden floor of your terrace or balcony to prevent it from deteriorating and turning gray. A natural and economical way to clean it while protecting it from soap scum  is to add 20 ml of liquid black soap as a degreaser to 3 liters of hot water   , apply it to the floor, and then scrub with a brush. Afterward, use a dry towel to prevent water from pooling on the wooden surface.

Cleaning a composite wood deck

Since this type of flooring has a specific protective film, cleaning should be done with soapy water or a high-pressure cleaner. Alternatively,   it would be preferable to use products such as Sommières soil   or a stain remover specifically designed for this type of outdoor paving.

Cleaning a tiled, cast stone, or natural stone terrace

In this case, it’s not about using a high-pressure cleaner on delicate surfaces. So, if you have a tiled terrace, a terrace made of reconstituted stone, or one paved with natural stone, choose a smart combination of natural products   for safe and hassle-free cleaning  . For example, you can rely on the degreasing power of baking soda   or use Marseille soap   against acid stains. We also recommend linseed oil, black soap, glycerin, or the indispensable white vinegar, which remains an excellent disinfectant for tiled terrace slabs.

Cleaning exotic wood floors

If you have a deck made of exotic wood, cleaning couldn’t be simpler, as all you’ll need is a low-pressure cleaner. It works very well against dirt. To use it, simply spray the cleaner directly onto the surface   , making sure to hold it about 50 cm (20 inches) from the ground. 

clean concrete floors

Like composite decking, cleaning with soapy water and a sponge may be sufficient. However, it’s worth noting that this type of flooring is most prone to  weed growth,  so be sure to pull them out, especially when they’re still small. For grease stains, you can clean them with a clean towel dampened with glycerin.

However, when it comes to delicate materials like marble, forget about abrasive solutions such as lemon and vinegar, or even limescale removers. A broom or microfiber cloth combined with soapy water should be enough to polish the surface. For terracotta, we recommend using soda crystals or lemon water   for stubborn stains.