Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to keep your home clean and clear of germs, bacteria, dust, and dirt. Some floors are better than others when it comes to maintaining that coveted cleanliness, but choosing which one is best still depends on a few factors.

How to Pick the Cleanest Flooring

Choosing which is the best and cleanest flooring option for you will depend on a lot of factors.

Questions Worth Asking

• Which type of room is the flooring going into—kitchen, bathroom living area, etc?
• What’s the size of the space?
• How much traffic will the floor receive?
• Are there pets present?

Answering these questions will help you narrow down the choices and decide which type of flooring is best.

Unfortunately, though they have their place, carpets are eliminated when it comes to easy-to-clean floors; they trap dust and dirt, are susceptible to spills, and can be difficult to clean consistently. However, there are still plenty of options to choose that can offer all of the style and trendiness with an easier cleaning experience.

The Cleanest Flooring Materials Available

Below are some of the best options for an easy-to-clean floor. These options won’t trap dust and dirt; even better, they’ll help you to maintain a clean house free of germs and bacteria.

Ceramic Tile Flooring

When it comes to durable, affordable, and easy to clean, ceramic tile flooring is the perfect choice. It’s highly stain-resistant and doesn’t easily collect dirt or grime. And, if it does become dirty, almost everything is cleaned up with basic mopping or a simple vinegar solution.

Cleaning the grout out of certain ceramic tile floors can become the most difficult part of cleaning and involves occasional scrubbing (which can be time-consuming).

Hardwood

Hardwood flooring is the classic. It’s beautiful, sturdy, and looks good in many types of rooms. As for cleanliness, you can quickly have it looking good as new with a light sweeping, dusting, or dry mopping.

The only downsides to hardwood are that it can be expensive to install—though it can last a long time if properly maintained—and it’s not very water-friendly. That said, hardwood’s water-resistance factor is starting to turn the corner with continual innovations in the flooring industry.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is a newer trend of finish that can look and feel like hardwood without the expensive installation cost and the addition of it being completely waterproof. These factors make vinyl one of the best options for flooring in any space.

It comes in many shapes and colors, is easily cleaned with a basic mopping, and is completely spill-proof. Almost anything you throw at vinyl is easily cleaned up.

No matter your situation, there is a great choice of flooring for you to choose that will make cleaning easier. These types of flooring don’t trap dirt, grime, or dirt and are easily cleaned up with a simple mopping or sweeping.

Get in touch with the ceramic tile, hardwood, and luxury vinyl specialists at Scharm Floor Covering.