{"id":3234,"date":"2018-10-26T16:31:15","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T13:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/?p=3234"},"modified":"2023-01-31T04:15:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T17:15:35","slug":"clean-floating-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/clean-floating-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Floating Timber Floors WITHOUT Damaging Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/how-to-clean-floating-floorboards-without-demaging-them.jpg\" alt=\"Mopping dirt off of a laminate floor.\" class=\"wp-image-3235\" title=\"A complete guide on cleaning floating floorboards without damaging them.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/how-to-clean-floating-floorboards-without-demaging-them.jpg 770w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/how-to-clean-floating-floorboards-without-demaging-them-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/how-to-clean-floating-floorboards-without-demaging-them-768x349.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KAleksandr0909 \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><a name=\"what_are_floating_timber_floors_made_of\"><\/a> Floating timber floors are a beautiful and an easy to install solution for your home, but it requires taking proper care of it. <a title=\"Book Regular Cleaning in Sydney\" href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/sydney\/regular-domestic-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regular cleaning<\/a> and maintenance will make the floor looks good and shiny and will prolong the life of the floor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>In this article:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#what_are_floating_timber_floors_made_of\">What are floating timber floors made of?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#step_by_step_laminate_floor_cleaning\">Step by step floating timber floors cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#how_to_protect_floating_woord_floors\">How to protect the floating wood floors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#dos_cleaning_floating_floors\">DO\u2019s of floating floorboards cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#1c4598\"><\/i> <a href=\"#donts_laminate_floor_cleaning\">DON\u2019Ts of floating floors cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are floating timber floors made of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A floating timber floor is a floor that does not need to be nailed, or glued to a subfloor. The floorboards are attached to one another and are fitted over an existing floor like concrete, <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-grout\/\">tiles or terracotta<\/a>. In order to attach the floating floorboards, the subfloor should be hard and perfectly level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating floors are flexible. They accommodate any movement and pressure and spread out evenly to reduce gaps and cracks. When installing there is usually a gap left between the walls and the floating floor to allow expansion of the timber boards. The gap is usually covered with skirting boards or mouldings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating timber floors are affordable and a cheaper option compared to structural timber floors. They are easier to install and you can even do it by yourself.<br><a name=\"step_by_step_laminate_floor_cleaning\"><\/a><br>There are two types of floating timber floors &#8211; real floors and imitation of timber floating floors. Real timber floating floors are made from attaching layers of hard and softwood to a fibreboards substrate. The timber floor can be sanded if you want to achieve a different look but this can only be done limited times as the layer of real wood is thin and you can remove it if you sand it over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The imitation of a floating timber floor is made from a laminate attached to a substrate. The laminate is designed and printed to look like timber, but without maintenance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Check out:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-bamboo-flooring\/\">Must-Follow Steps to Clean Bamboo Floors Safely<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step floating timber floorboards cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating wood floors are protected with a sealant that allows water cleaning and mopping. Despite that, floating floors are usually laid over other subfloors and if you damp the floor often, the liquid may slip into the boards and damage the surface underneath it, causing warping, mould and cracks. That\u2019s why you need to be extra careful when cleaning a floating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseace.com.au\/home-improvement\/a-complete-guide-to-sanding-floors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">timber floor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a step-by-step procedure for cleaning a floating floor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Vacuum the floating floor regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacuum and sweep the floor regularly. Focus on high-traffic areas to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating. You can use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment for hardwood floors. A vacuum cleaner will also help you to remove the dust from the corners of the room. When sweeping use a broom or dust mop with softer fibres to avoid damaging the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Spot clean stains from the floating floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove spills from the floor as soon as they happen. Use a dry microfiber cloth to remove liquids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spot treat stains with a mild cleanser and a damp cloth as soon as you can. You can use rubbing alcohol for stubborn stains. Avoid scrubbing the area, rather tap the spot with the cloth and remove it gently from the surface. Do not use harsh chemicals that can damage the wooden floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Mop the floating floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After treating the stains and removing all the dust from the floor, it\u2019s time for moping. Don\u2019t overflood the floor with water. Use a sponge mop, rather than a classic wire-wound mop, to avoid spreading water around the floor. Use hot water and a cleaning detergent and wipe up the whole floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Leave the floating floor to dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After finishing cleaning open the windows and doors if possible and leave the floor to air dry. Over time, the floor may lose its shiny look mostly in the high-traffic areas in your home. To restore and enhance its shine, use a timber refresher.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Pro-tip!<\/strong> There is a difference between different floorboards. Some are made with more hardwood, some with a less. Before cleaning your floor, check the manufacturer instruction. Some manufacturers provide cleaning instruction and products made especially for their own brand.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to protect the floating wood floor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating floors are natural products. It\u2019s inevitable to get damaged over time, scratches and dents may appear in high traffic areas and under the furniture.<br><a name=\"dos_cleaning_floating_floors\"><\/a><br>To prolong their life you can place carpets or pads under heavy furniture like sofas and beds and under furniture that you move often like chairs and tables to avoid scratching the floor underneath them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place doormats by your house\u2019s entrances to prevent dirt, dust, sand, asphalt and oils from being tracked onto the floor and protect your floor from getting scratched from sand and little rocks. Just remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/melbourne\/carpet-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have your mats cleaned<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified Green Cleaning, a top <a href=\"https:\/\/certifiedgreencleaning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Canadian janitorial company<\/a>, stresses that you must not get the timber floors too wet during cleaning. When the timber becomes oversaturated with water, it can swell and cause long-term damage to the floor. Always make sure to wring the mop out thoroughly before you begin to clean a floating wood floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DO\u2019s of floating floorboards cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Clean spills as soon as they happen with a dry mop.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Sweep the floor daily to remove dirt and dust.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Use cleaning detergent specifically made for laminate and wood floors.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Keep the floors dry, especially in humid weather.<a name=\"donts_laminate_floor_cleaning\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Maintain indoor humidity relatively at 35-40%.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Sand the floor if necessary but avoid doing it more than once, to prevent damaging the natural wood on the floor.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#28aa4f\"><\/i> Trim your pet\u2019s nails to avoid scratching the floor surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DON\u2019Ts of floating floorboards cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Painting over the floating floor.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Using steam mops on laminate flooring. The moist from the steam mop may damage the floor permanently.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Using harsh cleaning detergents such as bleach, chlorine and acids.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Scrubbing the floating floor with metal brushes.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Waxing the floor.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Using baking soda and vinegar as a cleaning solution.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> Leave wet carpets and rugs on the floating floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d9dd;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f3f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#172a41;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Check 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