Real Wood Flooring

Only use cleaners approved for wood flooring

Try to only use cleaning fluids that are suitable for real wood flooring. Some oil-based cleaning fluids will leave streaks and when dry show a residue. Certain cleaners may actually damage the protective surface coating of the laminate. Always spray the cleaner onto the cloth or mop you are using, avoid spraying it direct on to the floor surface.

Avoid using oils or wax on new wooden flooring

Avoid using oils or waxes on a new wooden floor as a new wooden floor will be most likely be sealed with a protective coating, any oils or waxes cannot penetrate the into the material. By preventing the floor absorbing the waxes and oils, they remain on top and are likely to make the floor very slippy and dangerous.

Remove spillages on wooden floors immediately

It’s important to remove spillages on your wooden floor immediately. Allowing a liquid to sit on the wooden floor increases the chances of it penetrating into the wood and leaving a lasting stain. Mop up any spillages immediately with clean damp or dry mop.

It’s important when cleaning spillages such as juice or wine to keep any additional water to a minimum. Aim to remove the majority of the spill with a cloth before wiping clean.

How to avoid discolouration

Sunlight is the biggest culprit for the discolouration of any type of flooring. Direct sunlight over time will cause the colour of a floor to fade, to avoid this we suggest closing curtains wherever possible to shade areas of extreme sunlight.

Heat emitting appliances such as heaters can also cause discolouration. Try to avoid permanent sources of heat over your floor, and where unavoidable consider using a mat to help protect the surface.

Note: Use unbacked mats on LVT as the rubber backing can itself cause discolouration.