Caring for your engineered timber or Laminate flooring

Regular Cleans

Sweep with a soft bristle broom or vacuum (bristles down) as often as necessary to remove any loose dirt or grit as it can scratch the surface of your floor. A "dry mop" method is recommended; use only enough water to moisten the mop but not too much as to soak the floor. We recommend you use the Bona spray floor cleaner with the Bona product range.

Furniture & Rugs 

With all flooring we recommend popping some little felt pads under the feet of your furniture to protect the flooring from any drag marks. Also moving any rugs seasonally will protect the flooring from any discolouration overtime.

Tougher Scuffs & Spills

The best advice I can give you when it comes to water on any kind of floor is to clean it up straight away. Acidic soft drinks and other sugary substances can be harder to tackle the longer they’re left. For removing any tough scuff marks or if you are just unsure about what to do about a spill just give us a call and we can walk you through the best options. 

Restoration 

Some engineered timber or laminate flooring can be sanded back and refinished. We recommend contacting us for a site inspection to see if this is possible with your product. 

Things to Avoid

• Don’t use harsh cleaners on the floor as it will damage the top coating/finish on the engineered or laminate flooring
• Don’t use steel wool to scrub the floor as it can take away the shine
• Avoid splashing too much water on the floor as it can damage the glue underneath
• I know the person at the vacuum shop said that the floor steamer can be used on your wood floors- but we advise against it. 
• Don’t let your furniture scrape on the floor. Felt adhesive strips should be placed on the legs of chairs, tables and sofas