Real wood floors don't just look beautiful: they also convey a warm and comfortable feel-good atmosphere. But wood-look floors made from materials such as vinyl, PVC, ceramic or stoneware are also increasingly finding their way into our interiors. It goes without saying that there are a few things to consider when cleaning and caring for this variety of materials. You'll now find out what these special features are.
Sealed parquet: What do you have to consider when cleaning and maintaining it?
Since sealed parquet already has an outer protective layer such as a special parquet varnish, it is the easiest to clean. This prevents moisture, dust and dirt from penetrating the material. However, it is important that you clean your parquet floor regularly. Dust particles and dirt can leave an unsightly film and scratch the surface.
That is why we recommend that you regularly dust your sealed parquet and clean it with a mild and nourishing cleaning product such asEmma Green Floor Cleaner/Parquetto clean. Always use as little water as possible when applying the product and avoid synthetic all-purpose cleaners. They are often particularly aggressive and leave a matte film on your parquet floor, which you can usually only remove with a lot of water due to the adhesive silicone. However, this is exactly what you should avoid so that your beautiful parquet floor does not suffer.
If a small mishap should occur and drinks or food end up on the floor, you will do your wooden floor a great favor if you remove the result of the small mishap immediately. This will prevent liquids or grease from penetrating the natural material despite the sealing and leaving unsightly stains or even permanent damage.
Cleaning and maintaining unsealed and oiled parquet: What are the differences to sealed parquet?
The biggest difference is that unsealed and oiled parquet does not have a protective layer or impregnation. This is why the natural wooden floor must be waxed or oiled at regular intervals. Only then can you be sure that it is protected against external influences such as dirt, moisture and the stresses of everyday life. There is one thing you should always be aware of when purchasing unsealed or oiled parquet: they are always more sensitive to scratches and wear than sealed parquet floors. Cleaning and maintenance are therefore more complex. The following applies here: only with an optimal care routine will your parquet floor remain as beautiful as it was on the first day.
1. Dry cleaning:
An unsealed natural wood floor must be dry cleaned at regular intervals. Light dirt and dust particles are best removed with a cordless broom or a manual one. Please make sure that the bristles are particularly soft. If they are too hard, there is a risk that you will damage the sensitive surface when sweeping.
2. Wet cleaning:
Caution: Unsealed parquet should never be cleaned with too much water! You should always use a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust from natural floors. If you ignore this advice, the wood may swell. The result: your parquet floor is ruined.
To prevent this from happening, we recommend that you use a sustainable wood floor soap for the cleaning water and wipe the wooden floor with a slightly damp, soft cotton cloth. The floor should then be allowed to dry completely. Good tip: Make sure that no one steps on the wooden floor until it is dry. Otherwise, unsightly stains and footprints could remain on the wooden surface as a result.
3. Post-processing:
But your parquet floor doesn't just need regular attention when it comes to cleaning. It also benefits from a certain rhythm when it comes to maintenance. If you notice that your parquet has lost its beautiful shine, it's time for a nourishing treatment and protective impregnation.
For a beautiful result, we recommend a natural polishing agent such asEmma Green Premium Wood Waxor a suitable care oil. It provides your parquet floor with moisturizing care and ensures that the natural grain of the material appears again instead of the grey veil. In addition, the high-quality care makes small signs of wear in the form of tiny scratches disappear as if by magic. Another advantage: your parquet is optimally protected from moisture, dust, dirt and the stresses of everyday life for the time being.
The care product is applied using a cotton cloth, a soft brush or a clean paint roller. When applying, make sure that you work the wax or oil evenly into the wood surface. Then allow the care product to absorb completely into the floor. On large surfaces such as a floor, it is also advisable to use a polishing machine to help with the wax treatment. You can rent devices like this from any good hardware store.
Good to know: If you want to treat your oiled parquet with a maintenance oil, you should not clean the floor with a wood floor soap beforehand. This is because the natural soap leaves a protective layer on the wood surface that prevents the oil from being absorbed optimally.
Cleaning laminate: Here's how!
Laminate is much easier to care for than parquet. It also has a good look. There are now various beautiful designs available on the market that create a real oasis of well-being in any room. Another reason why people prefer the classic flooring is the price. Laminate floors are much cheaper than parquet and are also easier to care for. But here too there are different quality levels. With laminate, you can choose between classic and real wood laminate.
The same applies here: regularly remove dirt and dust from the surfaces. In direct comparison with real wood parquet, however, you can use a normal vacuum cleaner. You should also avoid using large amounts of water and chemical cleaning agents when cleaning. Instead, use an organic floor cleaner for wooden surfaces such as theEmma Green Universal Floor CleanerIt removes dirt from your laminate and cares for and protects the surface from external influences. This is ensured by high-quality household remedies that our grandmothers used to clean their floors.
This is how you get vinyl and PVC floors clean again!
These floor coverings are among the most durable of their kind. You can use either a broom or a vacuum cleaner to clean them and then dampen them with a natural all-purpose cleaner/floor cleaner. Even though vinyl and PVC floors are very robust, you should avoid using abrasive cleaners and harsh chemical cleaners. They also leave scratches and annoying marks on materials like these on the surface. This is something that really needs to be avoided.
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