Hardwood floor cleaning can be challenging, especially if you don’t want to ruin a brand new renovation job. Several techniques can ensure that your wood floors remain in great shape, while still getting in a deep and thorough cleanse. Depending on how often you engage in hardwood floor care, the state of your flooring may vary. If you have yet to start cleansing your flooring, you need to begin to do so immediately.
How Often To Clean/Sanitize
While you probably sweep your floors every so often to get rid of debris and dust, you may be unsure how often it is optimal for performing a deep clean or sanitization. Depending on the flooring type you have, the frequency will vary, but it is usually recommended to do so about every 1-2 weeks. When you are sanitizing, you should not use harsh chemicals, or they will damage the floors. Sometimes people use the wrong products, and they ended up causing long-term damage.
Always sanitize your floors once every two weeks.
What To Use
Many people opt for a simple solution of warm water and soap. There are professional products that are probably the most effective. Still, if you speak to other hardwood floor care experts about their recommended product, they will have the best idea of what works with your specific wood flooring. It is important to never use bleach or anything extremely harsh, or else it can permanently alter your flooring’s look.
Sometimes people opt for natural cleaners that use essential oils, lemon juice, or other cooking oils. While these can be effective, it is best to consult with a wood flooring expert beforehand to make sure that you aren’t using anything damaging. You may hear about DIY recipes from friends or see sales at a retail store, but you can run into issues unless you have it pre-approved by an expert.
Contact T & G Flooring to find out the best hardwood floor cleaning techniques.