Bamboo Floor Care & Cleaning

Although the proper care and cleaning of bamboo flooring is very similar to that of typical hardwood flooring, there are certain precautions that should be taken to ensure that your floors will look beautiful for years to come.

The "Soft Touch" Approach

Most of the time, the only thing a bamboo really needs is a regular sweeping to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated, as walking on a dirty or dusty floor can quickly damage the finish of hardwood or bamboo laminate flooring. A damp mop or padded cleaning head on a vacuum cleaner can easily pick up most dirt and dust easily and quickly. If you choose to use a mop, however, keep in mind that the mop should only be considered "damp". Over-wetting the bamboo wood floor can cause puddles which can cause damage to your floors in the long run. Any spills should be wiped up as soon as they happen, and oily substances such as asphalt should be given special attention. This "soft touch" approach to keeping your floors clean is an easy way to ensure that your floors will stay in good condition.

The Use of Mats on Bamboo Hardwood Flooring

Another easy way to keep your wood or bamboo laminate flooring from accumulating a lot of dirt is to place mats at all exterior entrances to your home. This can help minimize the amount of abrasive materials (such as pebbles, sand, or tiny glass fragments) that people carry in their shoes when they come in from outdoors. Some people might even find that simply asking guests and family members to leave their shoes at the door when they come into your home may make clean up a lot easier for everyone. Even if your floors have an abrasion-resistant finish, unreasonably hard treatment can still cause damage.

Bamboo Floor Cleaning Products

Aside from the use of damp mops, bamboo flooring can be maintained using a variety of products one might use for any other hardwood flooring, provided that it is of the non-alkaline variety and is not considered a wax. Using a floor wax will affect the finish of bamboo floors. When you use any cleaning agent, be sure to use them according to the instructions provided to you by the manufacturer.

If you're not sure which products are appropriate for a bamboo wood floor, it would be wise to seek advice from local flooring professionals or even do-it-yourself retailers. Remember that when you do choose the right product to spread it out evenly over the surface of the floor and are careful not to let it pool, as this can cause damage in the long run.

Overview

By following these simple tips on cleaning bamboo floors, homeowners will ensure that their bamboo hardwood flooring is beautiful for years to come.