Maintaining a Timber Floor from Ironwood

• Keep dirt off the floor. Dust, mop or vacuum regularly & keep doormats clean. (If using a vacuum, make sure that the vacuum doesn't scratch the floorboards.)
• Use only top quality floor mops and thoroughly wash new mops to remove any lint remaining from the manufacturing process.
• Do not wet mop a timber floor or use water-based cleaners. Water can change the moisture balance within timbers and cause floorboards to ridge or buckle so it should be used sparingly and remain on the floor for the shortest time possible.
• Wipe up spills promptly with a dry cloth or dry paper towel. For sticky substances, moisten the cloth slightly. For hard to remove fatty or greasy spills, use a neutral pH degreasing cleanser from specialist cleaning or floor shops.
• Sweep with a clean electrostatic sweep mop (vacuuming is fine too, as long as the vacuum cleaner doesn't scratch the floorboards)
• Wash the floor with an almost dry sponge mop using a mixture of a cup of white vinegar or methylated spirits to a half a bucket of cold water - they help cut through floor waxes without harming the finish.
• Wipe the floor dry as you go so that water remains on the floor for as little time as possible.