There is such a huge range of products available to deep clean wood floors. It is really important that you are confident in your selection. If you use incorrect product formulations, you can cause further damage. In some cases, this is permanent and cannot be restored.
You will find that there is a huge range of information online if you look up what products you should not use when cleaning your wood floor. The first would be any product containing Ammonia. It is a pungent and harsh chemical that may work for other things in your home, but not your wood floors. Any wood product containing ammonia will damage the surface coatings on your wood floors.
Understanding How to Clean Wood Floors
There are other products that should not be used. These may include alkaline products or abrasive cleaners. So many cleaning products have microscopic particles in the solution. If used on a wood floor, this will work to damage the surface coating.
Another thing we also hear is the use of lemon juice or white vinegar. There is so much advice available online about using natural products to deep clean your wood floors. Using these kinds of products in large quantities can also damage the floor’s seal. There are a wide range of eco-friendly products available which mean you can still use them without guilt and have the confidence that it is not damaging your wooden floors.
Sanding and restoring wood floors are a specialist skill. One that requires experience and understanding. Furthermore, the process benefits from someone who has a comprehensive understanding of all types of wood products and how to achieve the best possible finish. If you would like to find out more about our wood floor restoration services, please call today on 0800 852 7188.
