The importance of cleaning and maintaining bamboo flooring
Bamboo flooring is easy to clean and maintain, but using the right techniques is crucial. Fortunately, the best way to clean bamboo flooring is not complicated, so let’s learn what to do and what not to do.
Second, how to clean bamboo laminate flooring
Bamboo laminates are better waterproof than other hardwoods and can be cleaned with a water-based solution and a mop, but be careful not to use too much water. No flooring product is completely waterproof, and too much water can cause the wood and bamboo to warp. Ideally, the mop should leave a small residue that evaporates within a minute or two.
Choosing the right cleaning equipment is important; traditional mops can absorb too much water to safely clean bamboo floors. Strip mops or conical mops will also leave too much water behind and may cause the bamboo floor to buckle. A flat mop with a microfiber head should be used, make sure the head is briefly submerged in water before wringing it out vigorously, and it should feel damp but not too wet before use.
How to clean and polish bamboo flooring
All kinds of bamboo floors can be cleaned using the same flat mopping technique used to clean laminate wood floors. To make bamboo floors really shine, take the following additional steps:
Preparation: Clean the surface of your bamboo floor by vacuuming it thoroughly to ensure there is no dirt, dust or debris. Even the smallest particles can wear down your bamboo floor and dull its shine.
Mopping: Using a reputable brand of bamboo floor cleaning product (if unsure, contact your flooring supplier for advice), follow the mopping technique described above, leaving a slight damp residue on the floor and ensuring it evaporates quickly. When finished, the bamboo floor should regain its signature shine.
Treating Old Floors: If old bamboo floors are starting to show their age, vacuuming and mopping alone may not be enough and heavy duty hardwood cleaning products will be required. Tips on choosing can be obtained and obtained from your flooring supplier, as not all floor cleaning products are suitable for bamboo. After choosing the correct product, apply it to a small piece of flooring and polish it with a soft microfiber cloth.
Can you steam clean bamboo floors
Steam cleaning bamboo floors is not recommended. A steam mop will apply heat and water vapor to the floor, which can lead to damaging side effects. When water vapor enters the porous fibers in the form of steam, the bamboo fibers will expand and the effect is cumulative and may cause the bamboo floor to warp and in severe cases even crack along the grain.
How to safely clean bamboo flooring
Ensure that the cleaning technique is safe for the floor, but also ensure that the cleaning process is safe for yourself. Cleaning products may contain harsh chemicals, and in general, gloves, goggles and masks should be worn when manually using floor cleaners.
You can also avoid harsh synthetic chemicals altogether and use a simple solution of white vinegar and warm water to clean your bamboo floors. Mix one part white vinegar with four parts warm water and apply to a microfiber flat mop to make it wet. Natural remedies are just as effective as synthetic remedies when it comes to cleaning bamboo floors.
How to maintain bamboo flooring
Maintenance of bamboo flooring is as important as cleaning. The life and appearance of bamboo can be improved by some simple preventive measures:
Furniture protection: If there are wooden chair legs or metal sofa feet touching the bamboo flooring, you can put a carpet or felt stickers underneath to maintain a soft layer between the bamboo flooring and the furniture to prevent scratches and wear marks.
Consider traffic flow: If the floor plan concentrates traffic in a few select areas, consider placing rugs or even replacing furniture every few months to give high-traffic floor spaces a break. Preventive maintenance is just as important as cleaning.
