We have installed and refinished quite a few floors this year with european oil and foresee installing many more.
Cleaning oil finished wood floors.
Oiled hardwood floors need some extra care and maintenance.
It works especially well in spray mops such as a swiffer.
By routinely cleaning you remove dust and dirt before they scratch and dull the surface or wear away the floor.
Customers say it smells good makes floors bright and shiny and is a good value.
Sweep with a broom made for hardwood.
If you prefer a bristle broom to a dust mop you can certainly use one to clean your floors.
Always keep water to a minimum when cleaning your oiled wood floors.
Allowing the user to feel the natural wood grains with each step.
These finishes easily absorb water and water can warp wood floors so use only solvent based cleaning products instead of water based ones on floors with penetrating finishes.
A natural oil finish really brings out the beauty of each wood species and emits less chemicals than many other types of finishes.
The best product to use is woca natural soap.
The finish is truly amazing but requires a different cleaning technique than many other floors.
Protecting your oiled floors is simple.
If you spill food or drinks wipe up immediately to prevent any permanent damage or staining.
This especially refers to products featuring waxes ammonia vinegar detergents or bleach.
An oil finish adds an unmatched beauty to the hardwood.
It s specifically designed to clean and protect oil finished surfaces from dirt stains and other wear and tear.
Don t use any cleaners or maintenance products on your oil finished wood flooring that aren t specifically made for oil finished wood flooring.
However look for one that has synthetic fiber ends exploded tips which will be the most efficient.
The most important thing is to use the right cleaning product standard hardwood cleaning products can damage your floors.
Cleaners for oil finished wood floors and aluminum oxide finished wood floors are different.
Oil finished flooring is designed to enhance the wood and allow the wood to become better looking with age.