Get a more thorough clean than sweeping, and clean hard-to-reach areas with a vacuum or microfiber mop. When mopping, lightly mist your floor with a gentle floor cleaner and mop along the grain. If floors are looking dull, restore the shine and renew your floor's protective layer with floor polish.
The best way to shine your bamboo floors is to damp-mop them with a microfiber mop, which — by its very nature — won't cause streaks. The best way to keep them streak-free and shiny is to avoid using waxes, silicones, soaps, and other products that leave streaks — and dull the finish over time.
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.
For interior finishing on bamboo, we recommend using our thinner hard wax oil product; Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin. This product brings less wax protection compared to regular Osmo hardwax oils however, it spreads easily to provide an excellent finish to the surface.
A: Hi, You will love our Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner on your bamboo floor, as long as your floor is sealed or finished, and unwaxed or unoiled.
I suggest using a pH-neutral cleaner designed explicitly for bamboo or hardwood floors. Avoid harsh chemicals, oil-based products, or abrasive cleaners.
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.
To get best results we would recommend using the all in one Bona Spray Mop. It has a refillable cleaning solution, spray handle, ergonomic design and a removable microfiber cleaning pad.
For Water Based Finishes
Cleaners such as Pledge and Murphy's Oil Soap are not recommended because they leave a dull residue on the finish. Water based surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth or General Finishes Orange Oil.
Our top pick for cleaning laminate floors is Black Diamond Floor Cleaner. This cleaner is super effective on laminate, but we love that it can be used on many surfaces, including hardwood floors, tile, and marble.
Known for its cleaning and disinfecting properties, white vinegar is also an excellent ally for shinning laminate floors. Diluted in water (one part vinegar to ten parts water), it deeply cleans while leaving a shiny surface. Its acidity helps neutralize alkaline residues that can dull the floor.
A: Yes, Quick Shine Floor Finish is pH neutral and safe for sealed floors including bamboo. For more information, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891.
NEVER USE the popular steam cleaners or OrangeGlo products on your prefinished bamboo floor.
Avoid Mineral Spirits: Never use mineral spirits to clean your bamboo flooring as they may damage your finish. Don't Wet Mop Your Bamboo Floor: Be sure not to use a wet mop or leave any excess water on your floor.
Use an ammonia solution: An ammonia solution of about 2.5 dl (1 cup) of ammonia per 4 litres (1 gallon) of water can be used to dissolve the build-up that's causing the haziness of your floors.
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.
Get a more thorough clean than sweeping, and clean hard-to-reach areas with a vacuum or microfiber mop. When mopping, lightly mist your floor with a gentle floor cleaner and mop along the grain. If floors are looking dull, restore the shine and renew your floor's protective layer with floor polish.
Natural and non-toxic solvent along with Linseed oil or Tung oil are good choices for using on your bamboo wood. Unlike other oils such as olive or canola, Linseed oil and Tung oil doesn't develop any odours after prolonged use and exposure. It also provides more protection and will polymerize on contact with the air.
A Bona spray mop is a fantastic cleaning product for any type bamboo floor. It allows you to clean the surface of your floor thoroughly whilst ensuring it does not become damaged.
Natural rubber that has a breathable design is recommended over PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pad, as are 100% felt rugs or felt rug pads. For routine cleaning of your bamboo/wood floor, any approved hardwood floor cleaning system such as Swiffer Wet Jet (with hardwood insert) or Bona Hardwood Cleaning System will work.
Avoid using harsh chemicals or cleaners on your bamboo floors, damaging the finish. You can make a paste using equal parts baking soda and water to remove tough stains. Rub the paste into the stain and let it sit for several minutes before wiping it away with a damp cloth.