It shouldn’t fall to us to explain the benefits of keeping your floors clean, but we will list them below in case you need to explain to others.
Most O & M’s we offer for oiled floors will be including Natural Soap. Consider your wood floor as part of the skin of your house that must last a lifetime. You wouldn’t think for a minute to wash your own hands with a detergent when you have soap available.Its exactly the same for a wood floor. Soap will not only clean but enrich and therefore preserve the wood. In the case of light floors a white pigment will be added to continuously refresh the colour.
Soap residue will also dry on to the wood surface and leave a lingering pleasant perfume in the room. Next time you clean this same soap will dissolve away freeing dirt as it does so.
So here are the benefits:
- Preserves the floor's appearance: Cleaning removes dirt, dust, and grime that can build up and make the floor look grubby.
- Protects the floor's finish: Cleaning prevents scratches and dents caused by dirt, dust, and pet hair.
- Maintains the floor's durability: Cleaning keeps the floor strong and helps it last longer.
- Reduces allergens and dust: Cleaning helps maintain a healthy living environment.
- Saves money: Cleaning is cheaper than repairing or replacing a wooden floor.
- Makes the home more comfortable: Clean floors are more comfortable to walk and play on.
We still recommend you use a doormat at all entry doors to catch dirt and water. Avoid steam cleaning, which can damage the wood.