Bamboo Flooring is sustainable and resilient hard flooring that demands hygiene at the same time. So, if you’re wondering how to clean your bamboo hard floor, do it right with our secret tips and tricks.
As an eco-friendly hard flooring, it adds aesthetic value to your home interior. The cleaning process is not very complex with the right cleaning tools which you will learn in this blog. So? How to clean bamboo flooring? This hardwood bamboo flooring feature has several things to avoid and follow while cleaning.
How to Clean Bamboo Flooring
In short, cleaning bamboo floors is quick, easy and simple when following the right routine. The process is not time-consuming so you can plan a productive day along with other chores at home.
Clean Consciously – things to have before cleaning
- pH-neutral approved cleaning solution
- Microfiber mop
- Bucket or Cleaning Tub
- Lukewarm water
- Spray bottle
Use a pH-neutral cleaning solution such as Bona hardwood floor cleaning system, Swiffer jet solution, or Bam-Brite Hard surface Floor Cleaner.
How to choose the right cleaning solution:
- Pick a pH-neutral-approved cleaning solution that is ultimately formulated for bamboo floors.
- Test on sacrificial planks before using any new cleaning solution on the floor.
- You can use soap-based concrete solutions for pre-finished bamboo wood floors.
Micro fibre mop – Bona wood spray mop and Swiffer wet-jet mops
We’ve compared their feature to make the easy-purchase:
| Feature | Bona Wood Spray Mop | Swiffer WetJet |
| Specialization | Designed specifically for wood and bamboo floors | Suitable for various floor types |
| Cleaner Formula | Safe, non-toxic, gentle on bamboo | Contains stronger cleaning agents. |
| Pads | Reusable, machine-washable microfiber pads | Disposable, single-use pads |
| Dust Removal | Excellent at picking up dust and debris | Effective but less gentle on bamboo |
| Eco-Friendliness | Sustainable, less waste due to reusable components | More waste due to disposable pads |
| Availability & Cost | Available, slightly higher cost Widely available, often more affordable | Dust grit, and dirt (can make scratches) on the surface – easy to clean up with soft brooms, static mop, vacuum |
Bamboo Floor Cleaning Tips You Will Never Regret Trying
- Sweep off the dust, dirt, and grit on the floor with a soft broom or static mop or vacuum. This will prevent the floor from scratches and damage caused by the minute hard particles.
- Take a half bucket of lukewarm water and mix 1/5th of the approved floor cleaner of your choice.
- Dip and wring off the extra water without fail as water is not a likeable element for bamboo floors.
- Clean the floor with the damp mop or spray the cleaning solution using a spray bottle. Follow a circular pattern to remove all the dirt on the floor.
Secret Tip: Less water more cleaning: Being a natural substance, bamboo can absorb water which will lead to discolouration/warping. Not just water, avoid food that possibly contains water.
Other External Settings To Keep an Eye-on
- Check if the humidity settings are between 40-60%.
- Avoid harsh cleaners such as mineral spirits and vinegar.
- Skip wet mop and steam mop at any cause
- Place exterior door mats and furniture underpads to avoid gouges.
Secret Tip: Scratch the nut of a walnut or wood cleaner and polish if the gouge is shallow. But in case of deeper gouges, repair is the only option.
To maintain the natural shine and beauty of your bamboo floors, follow the above cleaning routine weekly. Also for a long-term shine, it is recommended to polish them every 2-6 months. For areas like guest rooms that are used less frequently, polishing every 6-12 months is sufficient.
Regular cleaning and polishing not only enhances the bamboo floor’s appearance but also prolongs its lifespan, ensuring your bamboo floors look their best for years to come.
Vishal Kodwani