How to Clean Bamboo Floors: Simple Things Go a Long Way

If you recently installed bamboo flooring or bought a home with bamboo flooring – congratulations! There are several reasons as to why this type of flooring is now more popular than ever – it is environmentally friendly, affordable, durable, and most of all, provides a classic and clean look to any home. As with any type of flooring, taking good care of your bamboo flooring will help lengthen its lifespan in good shape. This is a quick guide on how to clean bamboo floors.

The first thing to remember is that this type of flooring is not the same as traditional wood flooring. This is important when selecting materials to use to clean the floor, as many wood floor cleaners will not work on bamboo. This is the same for waxes and other similar polishing materials.

As for everyday maintenance, it is fine to treat the floor like any other floor. This means that you can use a simple broom for sweeping and cleaning up basic messes. For larger (and dry) messes, a vacuum can take care of it and if there is debris that is caught in the crevices around edges and corners, then simply use a vacuum attachment to clean it up. For messes that may be slightly wetter, it is fine to use a damp cloth to clean it up. Avoid using anything that may be too wet, as lingering moisture may contribute to floor discoloration. On a similar note, make sure not to leave any pools of water lying around for this same reason.

The other main things that would prevent your floor from looking new would be things that can easily dent or leave marks on your floor, like shoes and heavy furniture. Women with high heels are advised to take off their shoes before walking across the floor, as it can leave small indentations on the floor. Similarly, if you need to move any furniture, then it helps to place something below the feet of the furniture. Otherwise, it has the capability to leave serious gouges in the floor.