Do you spray on the mop or on the floor? The Bona Premium Spray Mop sprays Bona Floor Cleaner directly onto the floor itself, and is designed to give you the perfect amount of floor cleaner with each spray.
You are simply following your slightly damp CLEANING mop (the one with the Bona) with a slightly damp WATER mop. And then: you hand dry them with a towel. These three steps should get as much of the dirt off the floor as possible. Cleaning, rinsing + wiped dry = as good as it gets.
Polishing is a very simple process, and no special equipment is needed. Once you've done your prep work, you can simply squirt Bona Floor Polish directly onto the floor, then spread it evenly with an applicator and let it dry. Give it an hour before you walk on it, and 24 hours before allowing heavy traffic to resume.
Just spray and mop. And for the ultimate in cleaning performance, use the Bona OxyPower Wood Floor Deep Cleaner with our Bona OxyPower Microfiber Deep Clean Pad. Its unique patented PowerLoop® technology gently breaks apart and loosens the toughest dirt build-up.
Too much cleaning product used
This will often leave floors sticky. When you use too much cleaner, the excess creates a soapy residue that is sticky to the feet especially when you've not done enough rinsing. To tackle this potential cause of sticky floors: Try to follow the instructions on the label.
There is no need to rinse after. It really helps maintain the floors.
One common mistake during mopping is using the same bucket of water during an entire cleaning session. Dirty water can redeposit grime and cleaner back onto the floor. This can lead to having floors sticky after mopping. To stop this from happening, change your mop water frequently to keep it fresh and effective.
Bona Polish is NOT a hardwood floor cleaner. It is a cheap thin finish that you apply to your floors. Over time and repeated use the film gets thicker and it scuffs and scratches easily making the floors look unsightly. The only remedy to restore your floors is to strip the Bona Polish off.
Your wood floors may still look dirty after mopping due to a few common issues. One key factor could be a dirty mop that isn't properly cleaned between rounds, as it won't pick up new dirt effectively.
How often should I use Bona PowerPlus Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner or PowerPlus Antibacterial Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner? For both hard-surface and hardwood floors, Bona recommends deep cleaning floors every 2-3 weeks or as needed. Use Bona PowerPlus Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner to deep clean your hardwood floors.
Bona cleaners won't dull your floors or leave behind any residue.
A lambswool applicator on a wood block is the recommended method for applying oil-based polyurethane to a hardwood floor. But if you've recently bought a lambswool applicator, be careful. The fibers tend to get stuck in wet finish.
A: Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner dries within minutes. I usually give 30 minutes to completely dry before replacing furniture. Floors look great!
The best way to clean hardwood floors and keep them in shape is to stick to a regular schedule of maintenance. Sweep, dust or dry mop daily. Vacuum weekly. Clean heavy-traffic areas with a damp mop twice a month.
The floor will take light foot traffic approximately 8 hours after the final application and may be put into full use after 24 hours. Allow the surface to dry for at least 3 days before using carpets or other floor coverings.
Repeat the mopping and rinsing process until you've mopped the entire floor. When the wash or rinse water becomes visibly gray or dirty, empty and refill the buckets. This ensures that you are using clean water and not water filled with dirt. Using dirty water makes the rinsing process a complication.
Spot Clean: For tough stains or dirty areas, grab a microfiber cloth or a special wood floor cleaner to rub the problem spots. Don't scrub too hard, or you might scratch the wood's surface. Dry the Floor: Wipe the floor dry with clean microfiber cloths or a dry mop, ensuring no water is left behind.
To ensure no residue is left, rinse one final time with clean water (don't add floor cleaners or soap).
Never use a traditional mop, as this could cause your wood to shrink and buckle. Instead, use a Bona spray applicator or a Bona mop with a refillable spray canister to clean your hardwood floors.
Suitable for Hardwood Floors: Bona is often recommended for hardwood floors, as it's gentle on the finish while still providing effective cleaning.
You can use Pine-Sol® on wood floors, though it is not recommended for use on unfinished, unsealed, unpainted, waxed, oiled or worn wood.
The process of changing a liquid into vapour is called evaporation. The water present on the mopped floor absorbs heat from the room and becomes vapour. This process dries up the room. Hence, mopped floor dries up due to evaporation of water.
Use Dish Soap as a Mopping Solution for Most Floors
Use mild dish soap as a mopping solution for most floor types without leaving a residue. Don't overuse it, though—too much will create a slightly sticky film.
The first reason why your floors don't look and feel clean after mopping is, you've used too much floor cleaning solution, or the cleaning solution you've chosen isn't well-suited for your floor type. Not only does using more than the recommended amount leave a residue, but it's a waste of product.