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Some Common Questions
Why Should I Clean and Maintain My Wooden
Floors?
Wooden floors contribute greatly to the atmosphere and
aesthetic of your home. But they are also an investment. Protecting them, thankfully, is simple. By
routinely cleaning, you remove dust and dirt before it scratches and dulls finish, or wears away
the floor. Better still, you can now use products that are safe for your family and the
environment, and still have beautiful wooden floors that will last a
lifetime.
Why Bona
Cleaner?
Bona has been trusted by
professionals since 1919. Our cleaners have no dulling residue and are also non-toxic and
certified by Singapore Green Label and Green Guard.
How Often Should I
Clean?
This varies, depending on your household and the square footage of your wood
floors. Kids, pets and environment all contribute to wear on your floor. That said, Bona recommends
cleaning as often as possible. Keeping your floor free from dirt and dust helps prevents scuffs and
scratches. A clean floor is a longer lasting floor.
Advanced
Tips
Use proper tools to clean your floor – a
mop paired with a machine washable, microfiber pad for dusting and cleaning. Electrostatic
action attracts dirt, microparticles and common household allergens.
Avoid using water and vinegar, soap-based cleaners, wax or steam cleaners on your hardwood floors.
Vinegar and water actually dull the floor’s finish over time, while soap and wax leave residue.
Steam cleaners put heat and excessive water on your floor, which can lead to cupping and long-term
damage.
Regular dusting and cleaning keeps wooden floors
looking new. But protective mats can further your floor’s life. Use natural rubber rug
underlayments with a waffle pattern in entry ways or high traffic areas, and use felt floor
protectors on furniture.
Depending on the amount of traffic in your home, we
recommend polishing the floors every 2-3 months with our Bona Refresher and sanding and
refinishing approximately every 3-5 years.
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