Bamboo Floor Care

Protect Your Investment

Some knowledge of Bamboo Floor Care is an important part of the process of purchasing and installing your flooring. After all, you invested a lot of valuable time in deciding which floors to install and what would best suit your décor, and the financial investment in its installation. Now you can admire your beautiful new floor you need to know how best to protect your investment, and keep it looking in the same pristine condition for the years ahead.

Maintenance Recommendations

Care and maintenance recommendations will usually be included with your purchase from the bamboo flooring suppliers and manufacturers. However, if they did not supply the information at the time of installation, your best option would be to contact them and ask their advice for care of that particular type of floor. The best and most qualified person to give you after sales product information, or tell you how to care for your flooring is the company who designed it and/or manufactured it.

Best Practice Guide

If you are unable to get the information direct from the supplier for some reason, or are happier to do your own research, the following is a guide and tips of general practices for bamboo floor care. Following these practices and advice will assist you in maximizing the durability and beauty of your new flooring.

Lay non-abrasive mats or rugs at entrances to prevent grit, sand, and moisture from being brought onto you floor on footwear. Non-scratch and colourfast carpeting is best and it can also be placed in high traffic areas. Ensure it will not chemically react with the flooring by checking with the manufacturers.
When you vacuum, mop, or dust, use a soft accessory so that you don't drag any dust or grit across the surface.
When you wash the floor do not use any abrasives, harsh detergents, or chemicals. Bamboo flooring can be cleaned with a generic hardwood floor cleaner. If these products are not available to you, an alternative is to mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar with one quart of water. Work on small areas and dry each area before continuing on to the next.
In kitchens and bathrooms try to use mats if possible. This will stop spills of excessive water entering the surface. If you don't want to use mats, clean up any spills with a soft dry cloth as soon as possible.
Ensure you put a tray underneath any potted plants. It is also best if there is airflow under the tray.
As with any wooden floor, do not walk on it with high heels and protect it from furniture legs. Rubber or felt pads provide good protection. Neither should you push or drag furniture across the floor, carry it to prevent damage. Pets claws can also cause damage so be sure to keep them trimmed.
Prevent fading from UV rays by installing blinds, curtains, or tinted windows in areas of high and prolonged sunlight.

As suggested initially, it is always best to try to get the recommendations and advice from your flooring manufacturer first.

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