How to clean parquet and avoid mistakes? Wood floors are as beautiful as they are delicate, so to care for them, it's essential to use the right products and follow the tips that will ensure optimal results.
How to clean parquet: mistakes to avoid
What are the mistakes to avoid when deciding to clean parquet? There are a series of common problems that are essential to know in order to keep the beauty of the wooden floor intact.
Do not remove dust from the parquet
Before cleaning parquet, it's essential to remove any dust that has settled on the surface. Only after this has been completed can you proceed with cleaning the wooden floor . To sweep the parquet, you can use a vacuum cleaner, a robot floor cleaner, or a broom. To further protect the surface, we recommend wrapping a wool sweater around the broom bristles: this will create an immediate electrostatic effect, capturing even the smallest grains of dust and leaving the floor clean and shiny.
Wash the parquet with too much water
If the wood absorbs too much water, it may swell . Humidity is harmful to parquet, especially if, over time, the protective capacity of the insulation has diminished. Therefore, it's best to use slightly damp cloths to clean it, always ventilating the room to encourage rapid drying. Furthermore, water should never be poured directly onto the floor.
Use aggressive products
Harsh detergents are absolutely not recommended for removing stains from parquet. Therefore, avoid using alcohol, bleach, and ammonia, which tend to erode the floor's protective layer, making it porous and dry.
Do not carry out extraordinary maintenance
Wood floors need pampering to prevent them from looking dry and dull. This requires a specific treatment, using a soft, dry cloth to ensure their shine and beauty over time.
How to clean parquet with the right products
What are the right products for cleaning parquet? The advice is to use solutions that are designed to respect not only surfaces, but also the environment and people. After eliminating the dust, you can proceed with cleaning, giving beauty to the floor.
Mistrall by New Chemical Prevention, for example, is a neutral sanitizing detergent and rinse aid suitable for all washable surfaces. Perfect for cleaning and maintenance, it's formulated with plant-based ingredients and is ideal for removing dirt, degreasing, and sanitizing without leaving streaks. What's more, it helps prevent the growth of pathogenic germs, bacteria, and mold.
Available in "Mint-Pine" and "Lemon" scents , it has a lovely fragrance and is made with plant-based surfactants that are ECOCERT and RSPO certified. The detergent is low-foaming, requires no rinsing when used in the recommended doses, and can be used in different concentrations. It leaves a fresh, clean feeling in the air, is suitable for washer-dryers, and leaves no residue on cleaned surfaces.
To protect indoor parquet, we offer Rilux , a soft, glossy wax that provides protection and increases stain-resistance. It gives surfaces a smooth finish similar to paste wax, making routine maintenance easier and increasing stain-resistance.
We then find Soap Oil & Wax , a ready-to-use antistatic protective cleaner for oiled and waxed parquet and wood. This extraordinary product is designed to clean and protect wood, while also providing a protective nourishment that helps preserve the treatment.
In just one step, Soap Oil & Wax cleans and nourishes. Ready to use, this product dries quickly and is suitable for oiled or waxed surfaces. Rinsing is not necessary, leaving a protective film on the surface and a pleasant sensation of cleanliness in the air. Formulated with plant-based raw materials, it contains ECOCERT and RSPO certified surfactants . It prevents the buildup of static electricity and can also be used on wooden furniture, providing exceptional results, protection, and shine.
