The process hence the name is a hand scraping of the wood which gives the appearance of aged wood popular in old homes and taverns.
Steam mop on hand scraped wood floors.
With most hardwood types you ll need to constantly take precautions to prevent scratches dents and impressions.
Having different steam levels comes in handy if your house has several flooring types.
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Use a microfiber mop to clean the floor and ensure that you ve cleaned up all dust that s been tracked or blown into your house.
Mop your hardwood with a dry microfiber mop.
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This makes the grain protrude slightly so take extra care to ensure that.
Maintenance and recoating of hardwood floors.
You may be considering the purchase of a steam mop to keep them clean and.
A dry microfiber mop head will effectively pick up any dirt and debris on the floor including some that your broom may have missed and you won t risk damaging your floor with water.
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Why you shouldn t use a steam mop on wood floors.
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If needed head to home depot and pick up a new one.
They re inexpensive and can mean the difference between a clean floor and a streaked and smelly one.
Wood floors can last for decades but handscraped hardwood takes durability to new heights.
Some steam mop manufacturers such as shark and bissell may say you can use it on a sealed hardwood floor but.
Handscraped hardwood floors are a popular option among those looking to create an antique or rustic design to a room.
Adjustable steam helps you adapt your steam mop to various types of wood floors.
Steam mops with tile scrubbers and spray functions are ideal for wood floors.
Please use floor cleaners recommended by the wood flooring mfrs.
For those floors that are sanded and finished in your home i am using a portable steam mop and it works great on.
Your mop should be clean and in optimum shape or it won t do a good job cleaning wood floors and could even add musty smells to the floor.