Generally, solid hardwood flooring has a pre-finish so it is ready for use as soon as it is fitted. However, in areas that experience lots of spills or foot traffic, it is recommended that an additional coat of lacquer is applied.
Regular wood floor cleaning with TileMaster
You can help to protect your wooden floor with day-to-day maintenance, such as vacuuming and sweeping. The floors should be mopped occasionally too. If the floors have a large surface area then the TileMaster 40 machine or the TileMaster Scrubber dryer machine could be the best option for cleaning. TileMaster Cleaner No. 1 solution is also recommended if there is a lot of dirt to remove from the surface of a floor. This solution can be added to water or to the scrubber dryer.
Any floors that have been re-lacquered recently should not be cleaned for at least 3 days (72 hours).
Important information if using water
If using water for cleaning then try to use as little as you can. Make sure that your mop is well wrung out as any excess pools can cause water damage including swelling.
Light restoration
If your wooden floor has lost shine you can use our specialist refresh product to mask minor scratches and marks. For more serious damage, we can do a gentle sand with a mesh disk and we can top up the lacquer. This will rejuvenate dull-looking surfaces and it protects the floor from when it was first sanded.
Long-term wood floor maintenance tips
Over time, the lacquered surface will become faded and worn. In this case, the floor should be cleaned carefully, lightly sanded and then coated again with lacquer. The length of time between maintenance coats should be based on the amount of traffic the floor endures.
If the floors are in high traffic commercial areas like shops and restaurants then those will require resealing more often than those in homes. You should have the floors resealed before the lacquer wears through to the wood beneath. A regular inspection during cleaning and maintenance will help to with this.
Wood floor protection methods and tips for our customers in Frome
Felt pads on Furniture
One of the main causes of marks and scuffs on wooden floors is furniture. You can avoid this by putting felt pads on chairs and sofa legs. These pads will not last forever so you will have to replace them occasionally. For office chairs, you can use plastic mats to decrease wear and tear.
Barrier mats
A high-quality barrier mat is a great way to keep dirt, grime, water, and grit from damaging your floors. Mats should be the correct size and type to suit the type of 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 soon 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 installed. However, spillages will make the floor slippery. To reduce 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 suggest the use of low-tack tapes. The adhesive on tape can sometimes have a very high tack value. This can damage the protective layer of lacquer if you remove the tape too quickly.
