Hardwood flooring care and cleaning tips

Maintain the beauty of your new hardwood floor for years to come by following a few simple tips.

Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
Clean your hardwood floor occasionally using a swivel head mop with a soft cover and Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner. DO NOT USE WATER OR STEAM.
Use Bona floor care products and floor protectors, available at your local flooring store or home center.

Wipe up spills immediately.
Place a natural or colorfast mat outside at entrances to reduce the amount of dirt and moisture tracked into your home.
Keep animal nails trimmed to minimize scratches.
Support furniture with floor protectors that are at least one inch in diameter, made of non-staining felt or non-pigmented hard plastic, that rest fat on the floor and are replaced regularly.
When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and “walk” the item across it to prevent scuffs and gouges.
Replace hard, narrow furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers.
Protect your floor from direct sunlight.
DON’T use rubber, foam back, or plastic mats as they could discolor your floor.
DON’T use ammonia-based cleaners, wax-based products, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil soaps, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic materials like vinegar.
DON’T wear shoes with spike heels or heel taps on your hardwood floor. Remove shoes at the door to avoid potentially dragging in sharp objects in your shoe treads.