Cleaning and Preserving Your Floor

Maintaining the beautiful finish on your floors is easy!

Sweeping and vacuuming are great, but you really need a good dust mop and professional floor cleaning product. This is vital, as particles of dust and grit will slowly grind that fabulous finish off your floor.

You should dust mop your floor at least once a week for the best results. You may even need to dust mop even more than that, depending on the amount of dirt carried into the house and the number of people that live there.

A good rule of thumb is once a week for the house and then add once a week for each child and large pet in the house.

Spills and tracked in dirt can be cleaned by lightly damp mopping the floor.

Be careful to use only a damp mop, not wet, as excess water may damage the floor. Note: Oil soaps, liquid ammonia, and vinegar are not to be used on floor finish.

Do not let the cleaning solution remain on the floor. Use a clean towel and dry the floor. Even though the cleaners will not harm the finish, water can soak between the boards and cause damage to the wood. Rinsing should not be necessary.

Do not wax or polish. If you anticipate the need for a fresh coat of finish in a few years, do not wax or polish your floor. The films left by waxes and polishes cannot be coated over. Consult one of our specialists at Coolangatta Floor Sanding if you have questions about waxes or polishes. Note: Oil soaps are not to be used for the same reason.

Several years of hard use may require recoating to restore the finish. A recoat can be done with a minimum of inconvenience. The floor should be coated when it shows signs of wear; do not wait until it has worn to the bare board. Consult one of our specialists at Coolangatta Floor Sanding.