Steam Mop On Hand Scraped Wood Floors

Use a microfiber mop to clean the floor and ensure that you ve cleaned up all dust that s been tracked or blown into your house.

Steam mop on hand scraped wood floors.

Mop your hardwood with a dry microfiber mop. Consumer reports 4 may 2020. Steam mops with tile scrubbers and spray functions are ideal for wood floors. C100 2010 rae haniya.

Having different steam levels comes in handy if your house has several flooring types. This makes the grain protrude slightly so take extra care to ensure that. Please use floor cleaners recommended by the wood flooring mfrs. 13 may 2014.

You may be considering the purchase of a steam mop to keep them clean and. Adjustable steam helps you adapt your steam mop to various types of wood floors. Handscraped hardwood floors are a popular option among those looking to create an antique or rustic design to a room. If needed head to home depot and pick up a new one.

A dry microfiber mop head will effectively pick up any dirt and debris on the floor including some that your broom may have missed and you won t risk damaging your floor with water. Why you shouldn t use a steam mop on wood floors. Your mop should be clean and in optimum shape or it won t do a good job cleaning wood floors and could even add musty smells to the floor. Hand scraped hardwood floors are scraped so that the grain of the wood shows through the polyurethane seal more giving the flooring a rustic look.

Wood floors can last for decades but handscraped hardwood takes durability to new heights. If you have wood floors you ve probably already noticed their propensity for attracting dirt and sustaining scuff marks. With most hardwood types you ll need to constantly take precautions to prevent scratches dents and impressions. For those floors that are sanded and finished in your home i am using a portable steam mop and it works great on.

Maintenance and recoating of hardwood floors. National wood flooring technical publication no. Some steam mop manufacturers such as shark and bissell may say you can use it on a sealed hardwood floor but.