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Make your floors shine for Clean Your Floors Day! Get all the supplies you need to make your home sparkling clean.
It's time to get your floors sparkling clean on Clean Your Floors Day on August 3rd! This special day was created to remind us of the importance of keeping our floors clean and free from dust, dirt, and germs. Not only is it important for health reasons, but having a clean floor can also make any room look more inviting and cozy. Plus, it's a great way to show off your beautiful hardwood or tile floors! So grab your mop and bucket – it's time to get cleaning!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1827</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bissell Carpet Sweeper</div><div class='timeline-text'>Melville and Anna Bissell invent their carpet sweeper, an early gadget tool for floor cleaning and the start of the Bissell company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of the Vacuum Cleaner</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hubert Cecil Booth invents the vacuum cleaner, a significant advancement in floor cleaning technology, which revolutionizes home cleaning.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Swiffer Products</div><div class='timeline-text'>Procter & Gamble introduces Swiffer products making dusting floors and surfaces easier and more efficient, helping to modernize floor cleaning.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Roomba</div><div class='timeline-text'>iRobot launches Roomba, a robot vacuum cleaner that autonomously cleans tile, hardwood, and carpeted floors, introducing smart technology to floor cleaning.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Clean Your Floors Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Clean Your Floors Day is officially recognized as an annual observance, encouraging individuals to dedicate time for comprehensive floor cleaning.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Sweep your floors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a broom and some dustpan and start sweeping your floors. Start at the farthest corner of the room, sweep in a straight line towards the door and don't forget to get those hard to reach spots.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Mop your floors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a bucket, mop, and mop bucket and get to work. Make sure to change the water in the mop bucket regularly and rinse out your mop after you're done. Don't forget to clean up any excess water.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Vacuum your floors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your vacuum cleaner and get to work. Make sure to clean all the corners, edges and hard to reach places. Empty out the dust bin after you're done.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Scrub your floors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a scrub brush and some soapy water and get to work. Scrub all of the floors thoroughly and make sure to rinse off any excess soap after you're done.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Polish your floors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a polishing cloth and some floor polish and get to work. Make sure to clean off any dirt or dust on the floor before you start polishing, then apply an even coat of polish on the floor. Let it dry before you walk on it.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It keeps your home clean and healthy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cleaning your floors on a regular basis helps remove dust, dirt, and debris that can accumulate over time. This can reduce allergies and other respiratory ailments caused by airborne contaminants. Plus, it ensures your home always looks its best!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It prevents damage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Regularly cleaning your floors helps protect them from wear and tear. It also can improve the longevity of carpets and rugs by preventing dirt and debris from getting ground into the fibers. These simple steps will help keep your floors looking beautiful for years to come!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to do</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In most cases, all you need is a broom, mop, and some mild cleaner to get the job done. Vacuuming or steam cleaning periodically is also recommended depending on the type of floor you have. With just a few quick passes, you'll be amazed at how much cleaner your floors look in no time!</p></div></div>
Clean Your Floors Day is celebrated on August 3 every year. In 2024 Clean Your Floors Day will occur on a Saturday.
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