It took a lot of time and investment on your end to find the bamboo flooring that’s right for you. Now that you have your flooring, you hope and pray it can stay this beautiful. But you fear that time will wear down its beauty. Isn’t there anything you can do to keep your floor as beautiful years from now as it is today?

Yes, there is.

First and foremost, get your hands on the documents (if any) that describe the floor’s proper maintenance and care. Perhaps you already have that information accessible, but if you don’t, you want to be sure to contact your manufacturer to get this information.

If you’ve having a hard time finding this information, or can’t contact your manufacturer, don’t fret. We’ve done research on your behalf to help you  implement some general do’s and don’ts that should help your new bamboo floor enjoy a long life.

• First off, we help that you did not drag or push the furniture across the floor. Lift and carry

• Be good to your flooring by adding felt or rubber pads to the bottom of all furniture

• Get a floor mat or rug for  both sides of your door (just be sure that the mat/rug you get doesn’t have a chemical that will harm your floor)

• You probably don’t walk on your floor evenly, meaning there are some areas that a high-traffic areas. Cover these areas with a rug

• Don’t wear spiked heels (including cleats) on the floor

• Clip your pets’ claws

• Sun damages more than your skin! Use curtains and blinds or even window tint

• Clean up spills quickly with a slightly dampened cloth, then dry the floor with a soft towel

• Don’t just clean your floor when you spilled something. Clean the floor regularly with a dust mop, soft-bristled broom or vacuum.

• Use only wood floor cleaning products specially formulated for urethane finishes

  • If these products are not available, you can mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar with one quart of water as a substitute

  • Use a thoroughly wrung soft cloth or sponge, work in small areas at a time, and dry each area with a soft cloth or towel before continuing

• Do not use wax, oil soap, common household cleaners, or any abrasive cleaners

• Use a buffer to restore the floor’s shine – but only when necessary. Don’t make this a habit

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Ideally you’ll get your hands on the manufacturer’s recommendations. These recommendations will give you the best advice on how to care for your floor. But the list above should help you enjoy your floor for many years to come.