- HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR
STYLE FLOOR - A Style floor is an investment for your home or project. If it is well looked after, your floor will retain it’s beauty and elegance for generations to come. However, as with any hardwood floor, careful attention needs to be paid to this natural product to ensure the investment holds on to its value, and you remain delighted with your purchase.
- To ensure your floor retains its natural beauty, follow these 3 tips:
- 1. Cleaning
- Your Style floor is one of the most durable options on the market, but like all solid timber can be easily damaged by water and dirt.
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- Keep your floor clean and dry - wet mopping is a big no-no
- Vacuum or sweep your floor regularly to remove daily grime and to prevent any build up which can dull the lustre of your floor.
- Clean your floor at least once a week with a cleaner specially designed for Hardwood floors such as Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner- ordinary household cleaners and soaps will again just dull the surface.
- 2. Protection
- The good news is that all Style floors are extremely hard and indentation resistant, meaning you are unlikely to suffer any of the issues such as dents or impressions which can be common with other hardwoods. However, all flooring finishes (even our own excellent StyleGuard™) can be scratched if precautions are not taken.
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- Use rugs and mats on high traffic areas and entrance ways to reduce a lot of the impact and ensure dirt and grit are not walked into a room
- Place felt protector pads on the base of all furniture in contact with the floor as this is often a key cause of scratching, particularly when items are pushed across a floor.
- Make sure any spills are cleaned up promptly- remember that excess liquid is an enemy of wood floors!
- 3. Humidity
- As a natural product, your Style floor will react and acclimatise to its environment. This means that temperature and humidity levels become a key factor in ensuring the longevity of your floor. Simply put, if the temperature and humidity levels within a room are too low, your floor will contract resulting in shrinking and gapping; if they are too high the boards will expand which can cause warping and cupping. Therefore, it is essential that you maintain a consistent humidity level between heating seasons in all living areas. Fortunately, Style floors have a comfort level very similar to the range that most humans enjoy so this should not be too difficult a task.
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- Ensure the room maintains a humidity level of 35-55% and temperature of 65-750F (20-240C).
- Check levels using a humidity gauge which can be purchased at most DIY/Hardware stores to check this.
- If humidity levels are outside of the recommended range use a humidifier/dehumidifier as necessary.
- 3 QUICK & EASY CLEANING STEPS
- Style recommends using the Bona range of cleaning products to ensure your Style floor stays looking as good as when you bought it.
Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner is a water-based, non-toxic cleaner which is specially designed for polyurethane finished hardwood floors. Unlike all-purpose cleaners and oil soaps, it quickly cleans tough stains and spills- from red wine to scuff marks- all without dulling your floor’s beautiful finish or leaving any residue. No mixing or diluting is necessary- just spray on and wipe. It’s as simple as 1, 2 , 3: - 1. Vacuum
- Vacuum, dry mop or sweep to remove any loose dirt or grit.
- 2. Spray
- Lightly mist a 1-2m2 (4”x6”) area of your Style floor or directly mist the cleaning pad with Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner
- 3. Wipe
- Using a back and forth motion, clean the floor surface with a microfiber cloth or mop until dry. Replace a soiled mop or cloth when it becomes soiled to avoid streaking.
Bona cleaning products are readily available in all good hardware and DIY shops. For more information, please visit the Bona website at MyBonaHome.com
- WHAT TO DO
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- Vacuum or sweep floor regularly.
General cleaning once a week is recommended - Remove spills promptly
- Place mats at exterior and interior doors to trap sand
and grit from incoming traffic - Use rugs on high traffic areas
- Attach soft pads to the base of all furnishings
in contact with the floor - When moving heavy furniture or appliances,
always pick them up rather than sliding them across the floor - Keep pets’ claws properly trimmed to avoid excess scratches
- Maintain a consistent humidity of 35-55% in the room
if necessary use a humidifier/dehumidifier - Any mirror scratches or damage can be repaired using Bona
repair kits available from most good flooring retailers.
- Vacuum or sweep floor regularly.
- WHAT NOT TO DO
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- Do not steam mop or wet mop floor surface area after
installation. Too much water can cause it to swell and warp - Do not let sand, dirt or grit build up. They act like sandpaper and actually abrade and dull your floor finish
- Avoid walking on your Style floor in narrow points
or stiletto heels as this may scratch the coating - Do not use waxes, oil soap or other household cleaners
on the floors as these may dull the surface
and make refurbishing difficult - Do not roll or slide heavy furniture or appliances across flooring
- Do not steam mop or wet mop floor surface area after
