Cleaning Bamboo Floors

Bamboo flooring can be easily mistaken for traditional wood flooring but it is much easier to look after. Once installed, regular care can keep it looking good for a long time. Cleaning bamboo floors is a fairly simple task, as you will see from the tips that follow.

As far as daily maintenance is concerned, cleaning bamboo floors can be done with a dust mop. Try to avoid dirt, dust, pet hairs etc. from settling on the bamboo floor. You can either use a soft broom to sweep the floor clean or even vacuum it with a soft bristle attachment. If there are any foot print marks, this can be removed with a damp sponge and mopped dry immediately.

Once a week, the bamboo floor can be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and warm water in a 1: 4 ratio. As you clean each portion of the bamboo floor with the solution, pat it dry with a soft towel. Don’t let the solution stand on the floor for too long as it can damage the bamboo.

In case anything spills on the bamboo floor accidentally, do not ignore it as it can permeate into the wood and stain it forever. The best way to avoid this is by having soft dry rags handy so that you can quickly soak up the spill. After that, the damp area must be patted dry to ensure that all the liquid has been removed.

In case the spill happens to be viscous and thick, wipe it off to remove the mess. Then take a barely damp rag and clean the area to lift off as much of the mess as possible. Do not scrub the area since you will end up working it into the surface of the wood, resulting in a stain. Now dry the area with dry paper towels or rags.

Cleaning bamboo floors is not complicated, but over time, you might find that the shine can wear off the floor. To restore this luster, first clean the bamboo floor and then buff with an electric buffer once in eight months or a year, depending your bamboo floor. You can rent the electric buffer. This will let you keep your bamboo floor looking good.

Some areas of your home may have more foot traffic than others - For example - the doorways of your house. Such areas can be covered with throw rugs that will keep the dust and dirt from being ground into the bamboo flooring. If you have furniture that has metal caster wheels, make sure you get rubber padding for these. In fact, fix a piece of felt to the underside of your furniture legs that comes in contact with the floor to protect it from getting nicked. Scratches and cuts can easily collect dirt.