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How to clean parquet floors? 5 tips for cleaning parquet floors
Cleaning parquet floors is crucial for maintaining their beauty and durability, as wood naturally absorbs moisture, grease, and dirt, which can lead to warping if not properly maintained. HG offers specialized solutions like HG parquet cleaner extra strong for varnished floors and HG laminate cleaner for unvarnished ones, ensuring thorough cleaning without damaging the surface.
Non-HG alternatives include using warm water, a little vinegar, or soft household soap for treated floors. However, these may not guarantee the same level of effectiveness or safety as HG products. Preventive measures like using doormats, immediate stain cleanup, and applying protective coatings can also help maintain parquet floors. Discover more about the best practices and products for parquet care and the nuances of different cleaning methods.
Clean your parquet floor safely with HG.
HG has a wide range for cleaning parquet wooden floors. For oiled, varnished and untreated parquet floors
HG for varnished parquet floors
HG parquet cleaner extra strong has been developed specifically for removing stubborn dirt and grease from varnished parquet floors. You can use it to clean your floor without affecting the varnish. You can also use HG parquet cleaner for regular mopping of your varnished floor. This cleaner is also suitable for parquet floors that have been treated with HG parquet protective coatings.
How to clean unsealed parquet floors
If you would like to clean a parquet floor that is not varnished, you could use HG laminate cleaner despite its name. This is safe for cleaning unvarnished parquet floors. Remember to wring out the mop properly so that the floor does not become too wet.
HG also has a comprehensive range for treating your parquet floors.
Complete the following steps for normal, thorough cleaning with HG parquet cleaner extra strong.
Dissolve 1 litre of HG parquet cleaner extra strong in half a bucket (5L) of lukewarm water and apply with a floor cloth or mop.
Leave this to absorb for approximately 5 minutes.
Remove the solution from the surface with a mop or a floor cloth, rinsing and wringing it out regularly.
Finally mop the floor once more with clean water.
To remove drawn-in dirt or old polish or other protective coatings: Apply this product undiluted. Complete the steps described above.
Why should you clean your parquet floor?
4 tips for mopping parquet floors
Would you like to try other methods first for mopping your parquet floor? You can find many tips on the internet. We would like to share some. Be careful! The product that is suitable depends on the treatment of your floor.
Vacuum your parquet floor with a suitable vacuum cleaner brush before mopping it. You can also use a soft broom. Either way, do not use a hard broom to remove dust. This may affect the protective coating of treated parquet floors. Regularly change your mopping water during mopping to avoid scratching. Ensure you always wring out your mop properly.
1. Water for all parquet floors
You don’t want to use a specialised product? The floor is not too dirty? Mopping with just warm water is the best way to clean your parquet wood floor. Make sure the damp mop is not too wet. Or dry the floor after mopping. If too much moisture stays on the floor, this is bad for the wood. For an untreated floor it is always better to use distilled water.
2. Vinegar for treated parquet floors
Did you get grease stains on your parquet floor? You can add a little cleaning vinegar to the water. Do not use too much vinegar, because vinegar is a grease remover and may affect an oil coating. Once in a while doesn’t do any harm. To be absolutely certain, you can mop your parquet floor once more with just water.
3. Soft household soap for treated parquet floors
Soft household soap can be used to mop parquet floors. However, there is contradictory advice. Soft household soap is extremely greasy, and may not produce the best result on varnished floors.
4. Do not use bleach, ammonia or all-purpose cleaners
Use soft household soap and vinegar in limited amounts. However, these products are less aggressive than bleach, ammonia or all-purpose cleaners. If you use these products occasionally they won’t damage your parquet floor immediately. If you use them frequently, they do affect the varnish coating and ultimately your parquet.
As you can see, it is extremely important that you take account of the finish of your parquet floor during cleaning. The above-mentioned tips work less well for stubborn dirt. If you prefer to have a guarantee, use our specialised HG floor cleaning products. HG has a suitable solution for every parquet floor that is safe and will even remove stubborn dirt from your floor.
Prevent your parquet floor from becoming dirty
Frequently Asked Questions about the best way to clean parquet wood floors
A parquet floor is made of wood. Wood is a natural material. Wood absorbs moisture, grease and dirt easily. To continue enjoying your parquet floor for a long time, it is important to clean it regularly by mopping your parquet.
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