How to Clean and Care for Your Floors

Engineered Flooring

Hardwood flooring is appreciated for its natural beauty and integrity. Each piece is truly unique. Every species of wood is born with subtle variations – color, tone, graining, knots, streaks, blemishes, and mineral stains. Like fine wine, high-quality hardwood ages fabulously and gains remarkable character over time.

The variations in hardwood flooring may become more distinct over time when exposed to direct sunlight. If you would prefer to reduce the potential effects of sun, you may do so by occasionally rearranging your furniture and rugs.

  • Maintain the climate in the room at a stable level. Drastic changes in temperature and humidity can lead to changes in your hardwood flooring.
  • Place natural fiber rugs with soft bottoms at entry points to catch dirt, grit, and moisture.
  • Sweep the wood floor with a gentle and absorbent mop. If you would prefer vacuuming, make sure it is done with a machine designed to be safe on hardwood flooring.
  • Wipe up food and spills promptly.
  • Avoid wet mops.
  • Never use wax, oil, or petroleum-based cleaning products.
  • Add felt or rubber padding to bottom of furniture, including chair and table legs.


Laminate Flooring

The process of making laminate flooring uses cutting-edge technology to mix natural elements with synthetic materials to achieve the natural look of wood. A well-liked design choice for home owners everywhere, laminate flooring offers superb value, speedy installation, and simple maintenance and care.

  • Keep dirt and grit off the flooring by sweeping, dry mopping, vacuuming regularly.
  • When dry mopping, wipe the floor with microfiber mop cloth moistened with a suitable cleaning solution. We recommend the Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner. Do NOT use water to clean laminate flooring. Avoid wet mops and petroleum-based cleaners.
  • Wipe up food and liquid spills promptly.
  • Place natural fiber rugs with soft bottoms at entry points to catch dirt, grit, and moisture.
  • Apply felt or rubber padding to bottom of furniture, including chair and table legs.


WPC & SPC Flooring

Wood Polymer Composite and Stone Plastic Composite flooring are 100% waterproof, requiring no significant maintenance. Occasional vacuuming or mopping can help keep the surface clean.

  • Clean the floor when needed, with sweeping or vacuuming. Use a vacuum without a rotating brush bar. Use damp mop or cloth to wipe the floor. Remove excessive water after cleaning.
  • In case of spills, clean up the spill immediately to avoid stains.
  • Avoid dirt by using door mats.
  • Avoid exposing in direct sunlight. Keep temperatures under 110°F all year around.
  • Add felt or rubber padding to bottom of furniture, including chair and table legs.


Follow these tips and your floors will maintain their beauty for years to come.

Have a specific question about caring for your flooring? Please contact us.