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Engineered wood floors are processed by layering a fiber board underneath a top layer of hardwood. The design can let the board to the flooring contract and expand with the changing levels of humidity, thereby allowing engineered woods to adapt in areas that traditional wood flooring cannot. Hardwood flooring often receives negative reports on its maintenance issue. There must be a reason for that, but the reason isn’t updated anymore and maybe no longer applicable on hardwood floors nowadays. Although there was a time when they needed time-consuming routines, these types of floors are no longer difficult to maintain now because of upgrades done.
For cleaning engineered wood floors, the work can be done with minimal exertion. Clean in a regular basis, so the style is preserved for a longer period of time.
How to Keep Engineered Wood Floors Clean
- Vacuum using a soft-brush add-on to accumulate tiny particles of dust and dirt. Keep the engineered wood floor dry in normal basis. Use a fine broom in sweeping the floor.
- If necessary, a damp mop with mild cleaning solution could be used.
- Don’t use cleaners with wax, harmful detergents, chemicals, high-abrasive items, or steel wool in cleaning the hardwood floor because it can produce scratches which is very unlikely to see.
How to Protect Engineered Wood Floors
- Take off the shoes especially (high heels, boots and athletic gears) when entering the house, there must be a set of slippers to use exclusively inside the house.
- Furniture legs require a pad under it to prevent scratching the hardwood.
- Wipe the spills immediately and just make sure to dry the floor always. Never spill too much on the flooring because it can damage the engineered flooring if excessive liquids are on it.
- It is recommended to place carpet runners and area rugs cover on the area, which is used frequently. Clean underneath the rugs and runners, so the dirt do not filter through and onto the floor.
- Place natural fiber rugs at all openings (inside) and heavy doormats on every doorway (outside) to catch as much dirt. This can keep debris, grit, dirt, and small sand pieces that could damage the floor.
Keep some spare hardwood planks in case of accidental damage, these preparations can help you avoid completely change the flooring but only the affected part. Any general or specific guidelines regarding cleaning any kinds of flooring could be asked to some local flooring specialists, DIY outlets, and local contractors. They have the experience and information how to keep engineered hardwood floors clean, intact and well-maintained for a long period. They can also confirm the manufacturers’ advice and can give assistance to select floor accessories and decors that are suit to the engineered wood. They could also give additional techniques and useful tips to make the maintenance easy.
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