Tips for cleaning parquet

Parquet flooring is one of the most popular floor coverings in Switzerland. The reasons for this are, in addition to the noble appearance, but also the relatively easy maintenance and robustness. Parquet as a floor covering is relatively expensive, so you should pay attention to some essential points when cleaning.

Never wipe too wet

Too much water is harmful to the parquet floor. Therefore, only a damp cloth should be used for cleaning. damp cloth should be used for cleaning. The cleaning cloth can be wringed out very well with a wiping cloth press. wring out.

Dry cleaning

In order to protect the parquet floor, it should be damp mopping only once a week. However, it is best to clean dry daily to remove small stones, fine sand and the like, because they are often the cause of fine scratches.

Cotton floor mop

The mop cover of the floor mop should be made of cotton, because it is also recommended by experts.

Wipe up liquids immediately

If you accidentally spill a liquid on the parquet floor, it must be wiped up immediately, because it can soak the wood. It may be necessary to re-treat the affected area with a special parquet cleaning agent.

No aggressive cleaning agents

The parquet floor must never be cleaned with scouring agents, a steam cleaner or other aggressive cleaning agents. Especially cleaners containing ammonia or chlorine can attack the protective layer of the wood and the wood and thus damage it.

Doormat in the entrance area

With a doormat in the entrance area, you can catch the first coarse dirt. This then does not get on the parquet floor to damage it.

Use only special parquet floor cleaners

If you do not want to do without cleaning agents, then you should use only special parquet floor cleaners.

A basic cleaning by a professional cleaning company is recommended after 2-4 years, depending on the wear and tear.

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