I-Wood flooring:
Along with a hardwood floor comes the responsibility of keeping it clean. The better care you take, the longer your floor will keep its original beauty.
The basics:
A high quality broom to sweep high-traffic areas daily. Sweep regularly with a high-quality broom for dirt, dust and other particles.
A vacuum cleaner without a beater bar to help get between the boards & other hard-to-reach areas.
A professional hardwood floor cleaner & mop. Mop high traffic areas once or twice a week, and less used areas once a month or once a season. Note that “pre-finished” wood floors may have a cleaner recommended and made by the manufacturer. Be wary of other floor cleaners that may contain ingredients that violate your floor's warranty. Plain soap & water or vinegar & water will often do the trick when other cleaners are unavailable or cost-prohibitive, but these may lead your floors to become duller sooner.
When mopping, be sure to wring out the mop completely, mop in the direction of the wood grain, mix a fresh batch of solution as needed, and finish with clean water to rinse. Never use a wet mop or excessive water on hardwood - water is wood’s natural enemy and causes it to expand, which risks cracking and splintering.
