Generally, solid hardwood flooring has a pre-finish so it is ready for use immediately after fitting. However, in areas that experience heavy foot traffic, it is recommended that an additional coat of protective lacquer is applied.
Regular wood floor cleaning with TileMaster Bath
You can help to safeguard your wooden floor against damage with day-to-day maintenance, such as vacuuming and sweeping. The floors should be mopped regularly too. If the floors have a big surface area then the TileMaster 40 machine or the TileMaster Scrubber dryer machine are generally the best option for cleaning. TileMaster Cleaner No. 1 solution is also recommended if there is a lot of dirt to remove from a wooden floor. This solution can be diluted with water or used in the scrubber dryer.
Any floors that have been re-lacquered recently should not be cleaned for a minimum of 3 days (72 hours).
Important information if using water
If using water for cleaning then try to use very little. Make sure that your mop is fully wrung out as any excess pools can potentially lead to water damage including swelling.
Light restoration
If your wooden floor has lost shine you should use our specialist refresh product to repair minor scratches and marks. For more serious damage, we can gently sand with a mesh disk and top up the lacquer. This will rejuvenate dull-looking surfaces and protect the floor.
Long-term wood floor maintenance tips
Over time, lacquered surfaces will become faded and worn out. In this case, the floor should be cleaned then lightly sanded and re-coated with lacquer. The length of time between maintenance coats should be based on how heavily the floor is used.
If the floors are in high traffic commercial areas like restaurants and offices then those will require resealing more frequently than those in homes. You should ensure the floors are resealed before the lacquer wears through to the wood beneath to avoid damage. A regular inspection during cleaning and maintenance will help with this.
Wood floor protection methods and tips for our customers in Bath
Felt pads on Furniture
One of the main causes of marks and scuffs on wooden floors is dragged objects. You can avoid damage from this by putting felt pads on chairs and sofa legs. These pads will not last forever so bear in mind you will have to replace them occasionally. For office chairs, you should use plastic mats to minimise wear and tear.
Barrier mats
A high-quality barrier mat is a fantastic way to keep dirt, grime, water, and grit from marking your floors. Mats should be the correct size and type to suit the building and the number of users.
Stain removal tips
You will find that it is a lot harder to remove dry stains than it is to deal with fresh spillages. You should always make sure that you clean any spillages and stains as quickly as possible.
For spillages such as juice, milk, cream, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer, and coffee:
You should clean this type of spillage with Cleaner No.1 and Bug Kit.
For grease, oil, chocolate, shoe polish, and scuff marks from shoes:
Try and remove these stains with Cleaner No.1 and Bug Kit.
For ink or lipstick:
You can remove these stains with Cleaner No.1 and Bug Kit.
How to prevent slips and trips
Junckers floor will have slip resistance if it is properly maintained and professionally installed. However, spillages will always make the floor slippery. To limit the likelihood of an accident you should always clean up spills immediately.
Using adhesive tape and masking materials
When using tapes and masking materials we advise the use of low-tack tapes. The adhesive on tape can sometimes have a very high tack value which can occasionally damage protective layers of lacquer.
