How to clean parquet

Parquet - flooring made of natural wood. To keep it in its original form, even after prolonged use, you should know how to clean the parquet without damaging it.

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How to clean the parquet?

To preserve the beauty and give shine to the flooring, choose the right cleaning products that are suitable for cleaning your parquet. It can be:

1. Special pH-based water-based detergents.
2. To dissolve mineral deposits or sediment after hard water, select an acidic agent and use a solution of vinegar.
3. To remove dirt and grease, an alkaline solution is suitable, also use soap, a solution of baking soda.

Important! Remember, frequent use of alkaline products over time will make the flooring dull. Therefore, try to use detergents of this category less often, and more often less aggressive cleaners.

In addition to these tools, you can also come in handy:

• alcohol;
• solvents;
• sandpaper;
• grinder.

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What can not be washed parquet?

Improper surface care can lead to damage and premature repair. To gently clean the parquet, you should know what you can not use when cleaning the floor. Never use:

• abrasive products, bleach, ammonia;
• metal brushes, hard sponges and rags;
• powders for cleaning;
• solvents if it is a laminated parquet;
• concentrated liquids containing acid;
• products not intended for parquet coatings;
• steam cleaner.

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How to clean the parquet?

On how correctly and regularly you will clean the floor, its appearance in the future depends. Parquet cleaning technology consists of 3 mandatory steps:

1. Dry cleaning.
2. Wet cleaning.
3. Polishing.

Important! Only observing a clear sequence of processes will you be able to avoid the appearance of divorces and you can easily return shine and attractiveness, even if the coating is old.

Follow the following rules when cleaning parquet, and this will help to preserve it for many years:

1. Use a soft bristle brush to sweep the floor.
2. If lightly soiled, vacuum the floor, use the nozzle with the brush extended, otherwise the coating may be scratched.
3. Clean the floor as it becomes dirty.
4. To prevent sediment that may occur due to water hardness, purchase distilled water or use a filter to clean the water when washing parquet.
5. Change the water in the process as it becomes contaminated.
6. Take off your shoes before cleaning the floor to prevent traces and dirt on the wet floor.
7. Separate areas with a cloth soaked in a cleaning solution - rub directly on the stains.
8. To prevent smudges and tarnishing from the cleaning agent, wash the floor with a clean rag.
9. Use a dry cloth to remove excess fluid from the floor.
10. Polish the floor with a terry cloth.

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How to wash complex stains from the floor?

Remove stains that appear on the floor immediately to prevent dirt from eating into the wood. For stubborn stains, use:

• Cleaning solutions, which include acetone or alcohol - they almost always quickly give the desired result.But, apply them directly to the stain, after cleaning, wipe the floor with a damp and then dry rag to avoid stains and water accumulation.

• Stains from wine, sauce, juice or berries should be removed with a soft cloth (if the stain is still fresh) or with a pH neutral detergent, warm water and a light nylon cloth.
• Stains from tea, coffee, fruit juice or wine can be removed from the floor with a slightly alkaline solution or soda.
• Methyl alcohol, diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio, cleans parquet well from traces of chalk, colored pencils and felt-tip pens.
• Remove grease stains with liquid household soap, purified kerosene, paste or dishwashing concentrate. Apply to stain, wipe with a soft cloth with warm water.
• If scratches form on the coating, remove them with a wax pencil.
• Blood stains can be easily removed with cold water. Then blot the coating with a soft, absorbent material.
• Denatured alcohol is excellent help from traces of lipstick, mascara, ink.
• After repair, if wallpaper adhesive has got on the parquet, remove it with warm water and a soft, light cloth.

If none of the cleaning products give the desired result, you will have to make more efforts and polish the parquet. For this:

1. Walk over the entire surface with a looping or grinding machine, periodically spraying the surface with water - this will help to quickly eliminate the dust that has formed.
2. A similar, but more laborious procedure is manual grinding of the parquet. This can be done with sandpaper. Use coarse-grained first, and then fine-grained - this will help remove all types of contamination from the floor and literally update it.

Important! At the end of this procedure, no matter what tool you use, be sure to cover the surface with 2-3 layers of varnish.

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Useful Parquet Care Tips

• While waiting for guests, cover the parquet with carpet paths. This will prevent injury to the floor of shoes. Do not forget about the door mats, which will absorb the bulk of the dirt.
• Get a parquet repair kit from a hardware store. It can be useful if scratches appear on the floor. Using a special pencil, just gently paint over the scratch. After the paint has dried, apply wax or oil to a normal parquet with a brush or a rag or polish the laminate.
• Ask your parquet specialist what is the best wax or polish for your coat. They make your floor shiny, but slippery for a couple of days - consider this fact.
• Polish and apply wax to the floor in a circular motion from corner to exit.
• Do not step on the cover for 30-60 minutes.

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Follow the simple rules for parquet care, regularly clean and your floor will remain clean and tidy for a long time!