Some of the best cleaners for bamboo floors include hardwood floor cleaners or a cleaner like Pine-Sol, but only use these products on bamboo flooring that has been sealed or finished with a protective coating. Avoid using these products on unfinished, worn away, waxed, or oiled bamboo flooring.
Yes! Pine-Sol® is safe to use on wood floors, though it is not recommended for use on unfinished, unsealed, unpainted, waxed, oiled or worn wood.
Avoid vinegar and steam
Steam cleaners put heat and excess water on your floor, which can lead to long-term damage. For a deep clean, use a floor deep cleaner powered by hydrogen peroxide, that loosens and removes heavy dirt build-up, such as Bona PowerPlus® Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner.
Pine-Sol® is not recommended for use on marble, aluminum, or unsealed, waxed, oiled or visibly worn wood. Q: Where should I NOT use Pine-Sol® Cleaners? A: We do not recommend using Pine-Sol® Original Multi-Surface Cleaner on aluminum, copper or marble surfaces.
In a bucket, mix a solution of 1 gallon hot water, 1 cup vinegar, and a few drops of dish soap. Using a microfiber mop, mop the floor from back to front. Assess the room and follow a path that ensures you end at an exit. Use a soft-bristled brush to remove stubborn dirt, or in high-traffic areas.
Clean Regularly: For routine cleaning of your bamboo floor, any approved hardwood floor cleaning system such as Swiffer Wet Jet (with hardwood insert) or Bona Hardwood Cleaning System will work. We recommend that you test the cleaning system on an out-of-the-way area first to ensure it doesn't damage the finish.
Prone to Damage
Despite its natural hardness, Bamboo flooring is susceptible to scratches, dents, and damage from heavy furniture or sharp objects. This vulnerability can compromise the floor's aesthetic appeal and functionality over time, particularly in high-traffic areas.
FAQs About Bamboo Being Waterproof
If it's a small spill cleaned up immediately, it's usually okay. However, standing water, can lead to warping and cupping. This swelling from water sitting on bamboo will ruin the floor.
I suggest using a pH-neutral cleaner designed explicitly for bamboo or hardwood floors. Avoid harsh chemicals, oil-based products, or abrasive cleaners.
Bamboo flooring tends to be sensitive to harsh cleaners, but the material is sustainable enough to Clean Naturally. Avoid using oil or bleach, which can damage the finish, and follow the flooring manufacturer's guidelines.
Areas of obvious dirt or grit should be removed with a dustpan and brush immediately. The whole bamboo floor should be swept using a soft bristle brush on a daily basis. The whole bamboo floor should be cleaned with a microfiber mop and PH neutral wood floor cleaning spray on a weekly basis.
If you must use pine sol, I'd definitely follow with a clean water washing to remove residue especially for safety of animals and children.
Bamboo floors can be corroded by harsh detergents and cleaning agents, so you should always use pH balanced cleaners. It's also important to avoid cleaning with oil soap, ammonia-based cleaner, wax-based products, bleaches, and acidic materials such as vinegar, as these can damage the bamboo as well.
With proper maintenance, bamboo floors can last up to 30 years with a typical lifespan between 10 and 25 years.
Bamboo flooring is easy to maintain. Regularly sweep with a soft brush and clean with a pH-neutral wood floor cleaner. To prevent damage, avoid using steam mops or harsh chemicals, and consider placing doormats and furniture pads to protect the surface from scratches and dents.
Some of the best cleaners for bamboo floors include hardwood floor cleaners or a cleaner like Pine-Sol, but only use these products on bamboo flooring that has been sealed or finished with a protective coating. Avoid using these products on unfinished, worn away, waxed, or oiled bamboo flooring.
Never use a steam mop
The steam generated from a steam mop can penetrate the bamboo and cause the planks of flooring to warp and distort as they absorb the moisture. A damp mop can be used to clean your bamboo floor, but it must be wrung out completely as excess water can also cause severe damage.
Regular mop and bucket
A regular mop can be used to clean bamboo flooring. The mop must be fully wrung out and be damp rather than wet. If the mop is too wet there is a danger that any excess water left on the surface of the bamboo may soak into it and cause water damage.
However, according to a 'How-To' article by Pine-Sol, the popular pine-scented cleaner can indeed be used to clean laminate floors safely, but with a caveat. The article recommends Pine-Sol Original Pine Multi-Surface Cleaner for your laminate floors.
Deep cleaning and polishing will help extend your laminate floor's life and beauty. Bona offers a complete range of ready-to-use cleaning and maintenance products for laminate flooring that also work on stone and tile.
What is the best DIY floor cleaning solution? The best DIY floor cleaning solution for most types of non-carpeted flooring is a mix of water, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol (it sanitizes and evaporates fast). However, do not use this solution on natural stone flooring as vinegar can etch or discolor the surface.