Often, it seems you can’t help but track dirt all over your floors. Spills are a constant part of your everyday life. And you’re very familiar with sticky, stubborn dirt and grime. Whatever the reasons are, dirty floors can detract from your home’s pleasantness in a big way. So here are a few cleaning ideas to help you out:

Make It Regular

Don’t just vacuum whenever you feel like it. Make it a part of your weekly routine to vacuum your floors. Do it over the weekend to give you enough time to deal with accumulated dirt.

Leave Shoes at the Door

There’s no telling what you drag in whenever you bring your outdoor shoes right inside your home. There’s also no better and faster way to get dirt and grime in your home space than walking around in your outdoor footwear. So try to keep shoes or outdoor footwear by the door. That should keep dirt from getting in.

Monitor Your Home

It’s not only outside dirt you have to worry about. If you or someone in the family keeps spreading crumbs, gets the bathroom floor in a mess or your pet seems intent on spilling water or leaving behind muddy paw prints, then you have your work cut out for you. So pay attention as much as you can, says Martha Stewart.

Buy the Right Tools

You can clean your floors much quicker and with greater efficiency if you use the right products. So stock up on necessary floor cleaning supplies. Match them to your floor. Different types of floors require different cleaning solutions. Best to figure out what kind you have before you set out to buy your supplies. And make sure you go for quality sources. Cheap options could deal irreversible, extensive damage to your floors otherwise.