Parquet timber floor maintenance

Timber floors are easy to clean. THRUST FLOORS supplies each one of its clients with a FREE Elector-static Dust Control Mop, that is so incredibly easy to keep your home thoroughly clean. This mop is used completely “DRY” and is only useful for lint, dust and animal hair. However, it is exciting to see the number of clients, whose family have asthma and or allergy problems, who advise that their family’s health has significantly improved having rid their home of carpet. Sweep or vacuum for day to day use. Most marks can be wiped off with a damp cloth or with mild detergent. Occasionally, you can give the floor a general clean with a well wrung, damp cloth or mop. Do not use any oil-based or wax cleaners on your floor. They make the surface slippery and hard to clean. Simply wipe up occasional spills. While the timber is sensitive to moisture, it will tolerate spillages. Just wipe them up straight away. A surface coating protects your new timber floor. Floors coated with a “high solid” varnish (polyurethane) finish are generally maintenance free for 20-25 years. The floor can then be re-coated or sanded down to remove any marks. You can then choose the surface finish you want and the floor will look like new. Oiled floors take a little more care. Once or twice a year, you may need to polish the floor. Heavy wear areas may need more regular treatment. Kitchens can often take the most wear. These may need to be recoated more regularly. Stop dirt at the door. Dirt scratches away at the coating. Wipe shoes on a door mat outside and you will avoid bringing in water, dust or dirt. A textile mat inside the door provides extra protection. Place a rug on the areas of the floor that takes the most wear. This may be in a hallway or under a desk.