How to Manage Winter Salt and Slush Inside Your Home

How to Contain Winter Salt and Slush at the Door

Use an outdoor mat, a washable indoor mat, and a boot tray where wet shoes come off.

• Use an outdoor mat and a washable indoor mat, then place a boot tray where wet shoes naturally come off.
• This reduces the amount of salt and moisture traveling through the home.

Why Vacuum Winter Salt and Grit Before Mopping?

Dry salt and grit can scratch flooring when dragged by a mop, so remove them before wet cleaning.

• Dry salt and grit can scratch flooring when dragged by a mop.
• Vacuum or sweep loose material first, then clean the floor using a product appropriate for that surface.

Where Should You Check for Winter Cleaning Residue?

Check entry doors, lower walls, baseboards, and the path from the entryway to the kitchen.

• Entry doors, lower walls, baseboards, and the path between the door and kitchen often collect winter residue.
• Add them to a seasonal cleaning conversation if they need extra attention.

How to Protect Sensitive Floors During Winter Cleaning

Follow your flooring manufacturer's care guidance and tell the cleaner about delicate or specialty surfaces.

• Follow the flooring manufacturer's care guidance and tell a cleaner about delicate or specialty surfaces.
• You can also provide your preferred products for the team to use.