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Likely to be the most important part
of cleaning any hardwood floor, new
or old, is what the hardwood or
finish manufacturer recommends. When
Hardwoodinstaller.com was brought
online in 2002 the wet swiffer
was the rage. TV advertisements
claimed it was an easy solution for
cleaning new hardwood floors. That
miscue in itself became a boon for
guys that do hardwood floor
inspections for a living. The
principle is okay, but far too many
don't read directions which
inevitably creates problems.
Now it's Orange Glo cleaner.
Once again the basic principle
behind the idea is good, but the
infomercials make it sound too
simple for anyone to handle. Next
time you're enticed with these easy
solutions ask yourself; are your
hardwood floors worth experimenting
on? A failed application or too much
moisture can cause thousands of
dollars in repair costs.
Murphy's Oil Soap
A
few years ago while sitting down to
lunch at a National Wood Flooring
Association convention, a rep from
Murphy's moved from table to table
in a large conference area. Murphy's
can be used effectively on some
floors, but once again advertising
makes it sound too simple and more
of a no brainer, which often lands
people in trouble. The negative
sentiment from pros was echoed
throughout the luncheon with waves
of grumbles as the rep passed out
literature from one table to the
next.
Vinegar and Water
This system has been used for years
and some still stand by it's use.
However vinegar can be acidic for
floor finishes. Initially, you may
not notice the effects, but used
consistently over the years it will
affect the shine of your floors.
Additionally, using too much water
in the actual application always
results in problems or ruined
floors.
Many of the products above are often
ridiculed with negative consumer
experiences. What is often missing
in the overall picture is the
preparation before the actual
application. Residues from cleaners
used before can have a drastic
effect on any type of finish, be it
a hardwood floor or a fine piece of
furniture. More times than often the
complaints are dull or cloudy
appearances, sticky messy buildup,
and streaks. More important than
being aware lies in many common
cleaners and those mentioned above
can possibly void any warranty you
may have with any new hardwood floor
or finish.
Wood Floor Polishes
Should be seriously avoided when it
comes to the more common finishes
used with hardwood floors today.
Polishes themselves often contain
oils that can play havoc on many
hardwood floor finishes of today.
Always consult a professional before
attempting to use any form of polish
on floors. For most hardwood floors
today, neutral pH cleaners are the
recommended norm.
BonaKemi Floor System Care Kit
Now you're in the right spot on this
page. Bona Kemi has been the leading
provider of hardwood floor care
systems for years. Designed for
factory pre-finished and site
finished floors, Bona offers peace
of mind for many that become mislead
with other too simple to use
cleaners. |
