FoodBring back floor shine with this simple kitchen hack

Bring back floor shine with this simple kitchen hack

What should be used to clean panels to make them shine?
What should be used to clean panels to make them shine?
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7:41 AM EDT, August 13, 2024

how to restore the former shine to floor panels? Over time, the floor can become dull, and regular cleaning usually isn't enough. To achieve the original effect, additional steps must be taken. However, forget about expensive detergents. The best solution is in your kitchen cabinet.

Clean and shiny panels are a hallmark of a well-maintained home. Over time, however, these panels can become dull, which is an unwanted yet natural process that will affect your floor panels sooner or later. Therefore, it's crucial to take care of them using appropriate products and techniques.

What to do to prevent panels from being dull?

Installing panels in a home is a significant expense that anyone who has completed an interior renovation can attest to. After some time, the glossy floor may begin to dull, and standard cleaning methods might not yield the desired results. The dulling of the panels is a natural process because their surface is constantly exposed to wear and tear. To make the floor shiny again, proper care must be applied.

In stores, you can find numerous floor cleaning products that can be quite expensive. The cheaper ones might not be sufficient to achieve the desired effect. However, before you spend money on expensive products, it's worth trying homemade methods, which can be just as effective. All the ingredients needed to prepare your own cleaning solution can be found in your kitchen cabinet.

Panels can be compared to skin, which becomes dull and wrinkled when dry. To restore their former appearance, moisturizing products are needed. The same applies to panels – after some time, they need to be treated to regain their shine. To prepare a homemade solution, you need 17 ounces of cold water, 3 ounces of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix all the ingredients and set them aside for a while.

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Before applying the mixture, thoroughly vacuum the floor and wash it as usual to remove dust and dirt. This will allow the polishing solution to effectively cover the surface of the panels. It's best to pour the mixture into a spray bottle and then spray the floor section by section, wiping with a soft microfiber cloth. The smell of vinegar may be noticeable for several hours, so you can add a few drops of essential oil to the homemade detergent.

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