Tips for cleaning and maintaining parquet floors
Parquet is a high-quality, decorative floor covering that improves the quality of life and offers an elegant and luxurious design in the home or office. There are three common types of parquet – solid wood, layered and laminated. The parquet must be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions and the type of parquet. Today, cleaning materials can be purchased in retail chains and in stores for household and work tools. However, it is important to match the type of parquet with the recommended cleaning materials, and it is worth ensuring regular maintenance according to the instructions of the company from which you order the parquet floor.
Differences between wood parquet and laminate parquet
There are significant differences between solid or layered wood flooring and laminated wood flooring. Wood flooring is made from natural wood panels, and it can be made from a variety of durable and high-quality types of wood, such as oak, cherry, walnut, and the like. Wood flooring brings nature closer to the living environment, providing a homely and pleasant atmosphere, a luxurious appearance, and an exceptional design. The price of wood flooring is more expensive than the alternatives, and the installation is also more complex and expensive, and it must be polished every few months and a layer of varnish applied once a year.
Laminate flooring is manufactured artificially in factories from synthetic materials. It is considered more durable because it is not easily scratched, is easy to clean, and requires almost no regular maintenance. However, laminate flooring, just like other types of flooring, does not particularly like water. Although it is more resistant to moisture and humidity, it should be cleaned with a broom, a vacuum cleaner with a brush head, or by wiping the floor with a damp rag dipped in a cleaning agent specifically for laminate flooring.
Cleaning and maintaining laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is considered an excellent choice for private and business customers, it is suitable for homes, apartments, offices and other places. Laminate flooring is more resistant to water damage, but like other types of flooring, it may suffer from large amounts of water or from attempts to clean it with steam and boiling water vapor. It is important to remember that many Israelis usually wash the floor of the house by scooping water and passing a damp rag dipped in a bucket of water with cleaning agent.
Parquet should be cleaned differently. First, the floor should be swept of dust and various dirt. If you discover a stain, you can gently rub the area with a damp cloth soaked in a cleaning agent for removing stains from wood or laminate flooring. It is important to choose cleaning agents that are appropriate for the type of parquet floor. It is worth using the company from which you purchased the parquet to get recommendations on quality cleaning agents appropriate for the parquet installed in your home.
It is worth noting that laminated parquet must not be polished, a layer of varnish or oil must not be applied, and the parquet must be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions, otherwise you risk serious damage to the floor, the formation of stains and swelling, and the loss of its natural shine.
Cleaning and maintaining wooden parquet
Wooden parquet is considered luxurious, its price is more expensive but it offers a spectacular and unique appearance. However, it is necessary to invest in regular maintenance of wooden parquet to protect it over time from various damages, including scratches and moisture and water damage. Once a day or two, the parquet should be thoroughly swept of dust and dirt, if liquid or food is spilled on the floor, the liquids should be absorbed well and the area should be cleaned with a cloth soaked in a cleaning agent specifically for wooden parquet.
It is recommended to polish every few months, and to renew the varnish layer at least once a year. There are a variety of cleaning products for wooden parquet with a varnish or oil finish. Every few years, you can polish the top layer of the parquet to enjoy a new and elegant look. You are invited to come to the Senans showroom for advice on parquet cleaning and maintenance and to purchase high-quality cleaning products at an affordable price.
