Top Mop Tips For Wooden Floors

After installing your brand new wooden floors you are left with not only the beauty of stylish interior design, but also the question of what happens next. How can you keep them looking this great year after year?

Without the proper care, wooden floors can get scratched and stained, lose their shining finish and appear much duller. Thankfully following an easy, non strenuous cleaning routine can keep your floors looking fantastic for decades.

Find out more details on the after care of your wooden floor here.

Wooden Floors Do Not Need Frequent Heavy Cleaning

There are certain kinds of wood materials which are more susceptible to damage than others, but generally by following some of the guidelines detailed below; you can ensure your wooden floors are protected and well looked after.

Wooden floors do not need to be heavily cleaned daily, despite some people’s desire to always tidy all areas of their home every day. If you expose your wood floors to excessive cleaning and the liquid solutions commonly used, the wooden floor might lose its colour and shine. If any spillages happen, just a simple damp cloth is all you need to clean up the mess. If there is no stain there is no need to include a harsh cleaning product in the solution. Water will be enough to keep the floor looking great once again. Also make sure the cloth or sponge you use does not scour and scratch the floor as it will destroy the wood finish.

Tips For Tidy Wooden Floors

When the time comes to do a big clean of your wooden floors, the first thing to do is sweep and vacuum clean the room first. This gets rid of all the dust and debris that is sitting on the surface of the floor and can end up being smeared into the wood when you begin mopping. Any local supermarket, or the place you purchased your flooring, will contain a variety of cleaning solutions catered exactly for wood flooring. Consult the labelling on the product to see whether the solution is ideal for your specific floors, as some different wood types may react differently. For example laminate, which is manufactured, can probably withstand a cleaning solution with a slightly lower pH than solid wood flooring which is left very similar to its natural state.

Using a soft mop, clean the surface of the floor twice, the second time with a cleaning solution more diluted with water. Finally with a dry cloth, mop the floor again to remove all excess moisture from the wood and provide a nice buffed finished. Prohibit access to the room for a few minutes in order to avoid foot or shoe prints scuffing the finish.

For more information on purchasing wood flooring and maintenance advice, please call 08456 021781 or email enquiries@sourcewoodfloors.co.uk. Website: www.sourcewoodfloors.co.uk

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