Oiled Wood Floors
Regular cleaning and floor care is the best way to keep your oiled wood floors looking fresh and beautiful. Follow our recommendations to get a wood floor you can enjoy for a long time to come.
About wood oil
Treatment with wood oil is very popular as it brings out the same beautiful look that many exotic wood species have. Wood floors treated with oil bring out the wood’s natural character and warmth. Wood oil doesn’t give any direct protection against wear but helps to repel water. It’s a good idea to think about which rooms are suitable for oiled wood floors.
It can be difficult to see and feel the difference between an oiled wood floor and a waxed wood floor. A waxed wood floor is softer and a little more slippery than oiled wood floors.
Dust & Clean
Things to think about when you Dust and Clean your oiled wood floor:
Protecting your oiled floors is simple. By routinely cleaning, you remove dust and dirt before they scratch and dull the surface, or wear away the floor.
Always keep water to a minimum when cleaning your oiled wood floors. If you spill (food or drinks), wipe up immediately to prevent any permanent damage or staining.
Sweep or vacuum your oiled floors as often as needed. Use Bona’s mild, specially formulated Cleaner For Oiled Floors. Just spray and wipe!
Do not use ”all-purpose” cleaners on your oiled floors as they tend to leave a dull residue and you end up using too much water, which is damaging to your oiled floors.
Maintaining
Things to think about when you maintain your oiled wood floor:
Use a special oil product for maintaining and protecting your oiled floors such as Bona’s specially formulated Refresher for Oiled floors to be sure you keep your floors looking great.
If you have laid an oiled floor in an area where there is a high risk of spilling water, like in a kitchen, apply Bona Oil Refresher to add a layer of protection and increase the life of your new floors.
The oil refresher can be applied as needed but usually a few times a year. Always make sure the wood floor is cleaned before re-applying.