Floor mop

When choosing a flooring, more and more often a choice is made in favor of a parquet board or parquet, despite the fact that this is not cheap. Such a floor is the most durable element of home decoration, it looks very nice, environmentally friendly, and also has heat and sound insulation properties. But all its advantages will be justified only if he is properly cared for. Only in this case will the unique charm of the coating and its original appearance remain. We will tell you which mop for the parquet board is best suited, how to properly care for this floor covering.

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Parquet Board Care

Unlike massive parquet, the parquet board is made of three layers: moisture-proof plywood, coniferous wood and valuable species. Strength, beauty and a long service life is provided by the top layer, which is made of valuable wood.

Important! The longevity of the floor depends on its thickness, the thicker the better and longer.

In order to extend the service life of this flooring and preserve the natural unique look of beech, oak, ash or other wood, it is necessary to cover the top layer with varnish or impregnate with a special oil-wax deep penetration agent.

If you choose the right care products for your parquet board, take care of it in a timely and correct manner, and also take good care, this flooring will last for decades.

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Types of Mops

In hardware stores, there is a huge selection of different mops that have their pros and cons.

The main types are:

• Universal - can be used both for the floor and for other surfaces.
• Household - consists of a movable platform and a telescopic handle, thanks to which you can adjust the angle of inclination and its length.
• Professional - used for cleaning in huge spaces.
• Steam - eliminates severe pollution.

Important! A steam mop, despite its advantages, is an enemy for most parquet boards, because they are afraid of high temperatures and high humidity.

What mop to choose for a parquet board?

To care for the floorboard, you need to choose the right cleaning tool. What kind of mop for a parquet board is suitable?

Here are some tips to consider when buying:

• The mop for the floorboard should be microfiber, it is soft and does not scratch the surface. You can also choose a mop with hygroscopicity and an automatic spin function.
• For dry cleaning, a device with an adjustable handle with a nozzle made of yarn is suitable. Pile will be able to collect a large amount of dirt and dust, while not damaging the surface, and an adjustable handle will help to penetrate into inaccessible places in the room.
• For wet cleaning, a product with protruding threads is suitable.

Important! The material from which the nozzles are made should well absorb moisture from the floor.

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Parquet floor cleaning

How to care for the floor from the parquet board correctly? First of all, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions for the coating, and pay most attention to the part that describes the manufacturer's recommendations for care and processing. Care for the floorboard depends on the type and time of application of the protective coating.

Types of care:

• Initial treatment after installation of parquet.
• Removal of damage, periodic treatment for prevention.
• Continuous cleaning and cleaning.

For each of these types, there are special means for caring for the floorboard:

• After installation, the parquet floor is treated with varnish or oil.
• For preventive purposes, you can apply wax or varnish to the entire coating with a diluted composition or apply locally.
• For regular cleaning, dilute aqueous wax or varnish formulations are used.

Basic care recommendations

The main requirement for the operation of the floor is its protection against sand, scratches and mechanical stress.

To do this, take the following measures:

• Stick felt or felt on furniture legs. Lay soft carpets under the furniture on casters.
• Protect the cover from sand from shoes. At the entrance, place mats to remove dirt and moisture from the shoes. Use soft slippers and do not walk on the floor in street shoes.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the floor.
• Do not fill it with water. Wipe with a damp cloth, and to clean heavily soiled areas, use a special tool to clean the floorboard.

Important! Do not use detergents and cleaners for the kitchen, as well as alcohol, gasoline, paint thinners.

• Remove scratches in a timely manner by rubbing wax or a special wax pencil into them, polish with a soft cloth. Seal deep damages of the same color with wood putty, using a spatula, sand, coat with oil or varnish and polish.

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Washing rules

It is easy to wash the parquet board, for this you must adhere to the following instructions:

• Prepare a special mop. Use a dry brush to remove debris with a soft bristle brush.
• Get warm water and only add detergents if the floor is very dirty. Buy such products from the same manufacturer as the board.
• Soak a rag in water, wring it well and wipe the surface.

Important! Avoid residual water on the surface - this will lead to swelling, drying out and loss in the final result of appearance.

• Get rid of stains right away. Use a soap solution or a special stain remover for this. After - wipe the surface dry.
• After drying completely, treat the floor with mastic for parquet or polish.

Important! Do not wash the floor every week, it is better to vacuum more often.

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Lacquered parquet board care

The floor can be varnished in the factory or after installation.

Important! It is not recommended to walk on the varnished coating for the first two weeks.

Care is as follows:

• To give the floor shine and protection from scratches and other defects, mastics, varnishes, polishes, anti-slip compounds, as well as cleaning products for the care of parquet coated with varnish are used
• Once every two months it is necessary to apply these funds. Depending on the intensity of use of the floor, in places where they go most often, apply protective compounds once or twice a month.
• To remove impurities, use the composition of the cleaners in the form of solutions in water or aerosols.

Important! Use cleaning products and varnish from the same manufacturer.

• Floor washing is carried out using a damp soft cloth with a composition without alkali.

Preventative treatment:

• Use a special freshener to restore lost gloss and remove stains.
• Treat the floor with a polishing agent once every two months to protect it from moisture.
• Use varnish spray to remove local scuffs and defects on the coating.
• Renew a varnish coat on condition of the correct leaving every 12-15 years.

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Oil-coated parquet board care

Oil-wax compounds impregnate the top layer of a tree of valuable species, fill their pores and prevent the penetration of moisture and dirt.

Care Rules:

• Coat this surface 2-4 times a year with oil-wax impregnation. If you walk on it in soft slippers, then you can less often. Just use the oil for periodic care.
• To restore a contaminated surface area, it must first be sanded, and then coated with oil again.
• When washing the floor, use a soluble protective wax. Wipe the floor with a soft, damp cloth in the direction of the wood. After complete drying, a protective polishing agent for the parquet board is applied to it.

Preventative treatment:

• Perform processing in the first year of operation once a quarter.
• Wash the coating thoroughly and leave to dry for 6-8 hours.
• Periodically replenish the coating with oil, using a special brush.
• Apply protective wax on top.

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The choice of care products

Depending on the type of coating on the board - varnish or oil, the choice of means depends. Consider in more detail for each species.

Lacquered Care

The varnish protects the flooring effectively and is applied to the board with a thick layer.

Parquet board care products with such a coating are selected according to the following rules:

• Water based wax emulsion - needed for initial processing.
• A floor with such a coating is washed with warm water with the addition of pH-neutral concentrated cleaners, which are diluted according to the instructions in water.
• Use white spirit to remove stains on the floor, it will not damage the varnish and remove stubborn dirt.
• To remove spilled brilliant green on the floor, use hydrogen peroxide with a couple of drops ammonia.
• To remove dullness, rub the surface with a woolen cloth.
• To refresh the varnish parquet, use the varnish spray, which is intended for this.

Oil Coated Care

Special care requires parquet, which is treated with oil:

• After laying it for the first time, it must be treated with wax.
• Soap, which contains vegetable oil, cleans stains.
• Also, stains can be eliminated with a solution of washing powder diluted in water.
• Grease stains are removed with the help of gruel from washing powder with water.
• If a crack appears, to prevent damage to the board, strip it with wire and coat with wood glue.

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Parquet floors are beautiful and durable. Use parquet board care products correctly and regularly so that it retains all its qualities, original structure and color for a long operational period.