How to Clean Bamboo Floors
Not only does bamboo flooring look modern and sleek, it’s also durable and will serve you for many years. Of course, how you maintain and clean these installations is very important to keep them in tip-top shape. If you don’t know how to properly clean and take care of bamboo floors, here’s what to do.
What You’ll Need:
Broom
Vacuum
Mop
Water
Bucket
Dustpan
Wood safe floor cleaner
White vinegar
Clean rag
Procedure:
Sweep your bamboo floors on a regular basis, at least three times a week or more. This will remove all the dust and dirt found on the surface. Use a fine fiber broom for this task. A vacuum is also all right. Make sure you catch all the grime with a dustpan. It’s also a good idea to clean floor rugs and mats, to avoid dirt build-up and dust.
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Get a bucket and fill it with a gallon of warm water. Add some wood safe floor cleaner, depending on the prescribed amount given in the product instructions. Make sure that the cleaner you use is recommended for bamboo flooring, otherwise, it might cause more harm than good. Cleaners made for hardwood floors are a no-no, as well as those that contain wax or any alkaline product.
White vinegar is a great alternative to wood floor cleaner. Just add a few drops of it to your damp mop, then start mopping. Vinegar also helps sanitize the floor.
Get a floor mop made from good quality micro fiber. This type of mope soaks up and holds the grime and dirt, giving you a clean surface. Put the mop in the bucket and squeeze it thoroughly, before using it on the floor. Too much water can ruin the bamboo flooring, so your mop shouldn’t leave puddles on the surface.
Mop the floor in a backward and forward motion. Make sure you cover the whole floor. Afterwards, dry your floor with a clean rag or another quality mop.
Repeat this cleaning procedure once a week.
Some Tips:
Mop your bamboo floor if it’s newly-installed.
Put floor protectors under your furniture legs, to protect the floor and prevent the furniture from sliding.
Put mats at doorways, to lessen the dirt that goes to the floor.
Try not to wear high heels while walking across bamboo floor, as these can cause dents.
As long as they’re properly cleaned, bamboo floors will give your home a lovely look. Follow these tips and maintain your flooring’s lovely look.