{"id":5989,"date":"2017-11-24T13:11:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T13:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=5989"},"modified":"2024-02-09T08:59:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T08:59:36","slug":"essential-wood-floor-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/essential-wood-floor-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean &#038; Maintain Wood Floors &#8211; The Essential Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Perfectly \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/project\/floors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nfinished Wooden floors <\/a>can be the highlight of any home. The natural strength and beauty of wood have been used for centuries and to this day, remains the material of choice for flooring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve stripped back an old Victorian floor, had new solid wood or engineered flooring installed, or even used reclaimed boards, looking after and maintaining them once they\u2019ve been oiled or varnished is key. It\u2019s a simple fact that wooden floor finishes that have been well maintained will look better and last much longer than those that have not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is the best way to look after and maintain a wooden floor? Well you\u2019ll be pleased to know that it\u2019s not that difficult and doesn\u2019t require a great deal of work. To help we\u2019ve produced a lovely infographic guide to help you keep your wooden floors looking amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/care-for-wooden-floor.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/care-for-wooden-floor.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-clean-maintain-wood-floors-essential-guide\" class=\"wp-image-6001\" title=\"How to Clean &amp; Maintain Wood Floors - The Essential Guide\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that the above guide will set you on the path to wood floor heaven but to help further, here are some of our floor care product recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning oiled wooden floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oiled floors should be cleaned with a dedicated pH balanced wood floor cleaner to protect and preserve the finish. Using domestic household cleaners can actually degrade or strip oil finishes from floors over time as they are designed to break down oil and grease. Floor cleaners are available in both ready-to-use and concentrated formulations that are diluted with water. Here are some of our most popular oiled floor cleaners: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-wash-and-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOsmo Wash and Care (8016)<\/a>: A water-soluble cleaning concentrate for interior oiled floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-floor-cleaner-spray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Wood Floor Cleaner Spray<\/a>: A ready-to-use cleaning solution for use on oiled wooden floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/woodleys-wood-surface-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nWoodleys Wood Surface Cleaner<\/a>: A ready-to-use cleaning solution for removing dirt and stains from oiled floors and other surfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/fiddes-floor-surface-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nFiddes Floor Surface Cleaner<\/a>: An everyday cleaning concentrate for interior wooden floors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining oiled wooden floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining the finish of oiled floors is both quick and easy with the right maintenance products. Even areas that have become dull or worn in high traffic areas can be easily restored without the need for sanding. Here are some great floor maintenance products that will keep oiled floors looking like new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-maintenance-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOsmo Maintenance Oil<\/a>: A high quality, protective oil for the maintenance of oiled wood floors and furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/fiddes-floor-reviver-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nFiddes Floor Reviver Kit<\/a>: An all-in-one floor reviver kit for previously oiled wooden floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/osmo-liquid-wax-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOsmo Liquid Wax Cleaner<\/a>: Double action refresher and cleaner for oiled and waxed wood surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning varnished wooden floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stubborn scuff marks and surface dirt are a common issue with varnished floors. Using the right floor cleaner will help to remove these marks whilst retaining and protecting the varnish finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-floor-cleaner-concentrate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Cleaner Concentrate<\/a>: An everyday concentrated cleaner for all types of interior wooden floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/woodleys-wood-surface-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nWoodleys Wood Surface Cleaner<\/a>: A ready-to-use cleaning solution for removing stubborn dirt and scuffs from varnished floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-floor-cleaner-spray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Wood Floor Cleaner Spray<\/a>: A ready-to-use cleaning solution for use on varnished wooden floors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining varnished wooden floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-freshen-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Freshen Up<\/a>: A ready-to-use, waterborne maintenance coating for use on interior varnished floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-wood-floor-refresher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Wood Floor Refresher<\/a>: A ready-to-use, water-borne maintenance coating for previously varnished or painted wooden floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-polish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Polish<\/a>: An all-in-one maintenance coating for interior wooden floors.<br>Creates a durable wear layer suitable for heavy foot traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood Floor Mops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialist floor mops offer a convenient and effective way to clean and maintain wooden floors. Some have interchangeable, Velcro backed cleaning heads, others have built in refillable cartridges that contain cleaning solutions, and some have both. Here are some of the more popular wooden floor mops on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-spray-mop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Wood Floor Spray Mop<\/a>: An effective, all-in-one spray mop system for cleaning interior wooden floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-floor-mop-and-pads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Microfiber Floor Mop<\/a>: A microfibre floor mop specially developed for mopping wooden floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/product\/bona-oiled-floor-spray-mop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nBona Oiled Floor Spray Mop<\/a>: A spray mop for easy, streak-free cleaning of oiled wooden floors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help with your wood floor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to speak with an expert? Our resident floor care experts are on hand to offer free advice on the best way to clean and maintain your wooden floors. If you have a question or query on \n<a href=\"\/product-type\/cleaners\/floor-mops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nwhich is the best wood floor mop<\/a> for your floor, \n<a title=\"Contact Wood Finishes Direct\" href=\"\/info\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\ncontact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfectly finished Wooden floors can be the highlight of any home. The natural strength and beauty of wood have been used for centuries and to this day, remains the material of choice for flooring. 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