How often should you use Bona?

Author: Dr. Garnet Greenholt  |  Last update: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Each week, be sure to give your hardwood floors the care they deserve. To do the job effectively, mop thoroughly with either your Bona Premium Spray Mop or Bona Premium Microfiber Mop for Multi-Surface Floors.

How often should I use Bona on my floors?

Polish wood floors every 2-4 months, depending on the traffic in your home, to add extra shine and protection. Hardwood floor polish renews and refreshes the finish that protects your floor.

How long does Bona cleaner last?

The very best part of Bona, even beyond how easy it is, is that the shine lasts for weeks and weeks. As long as you keep your floors dusted and free of debris or Diet Coke, they won't need to be cleaned all that often. It's a one-click, one spray, one-time-per-quarter product, and I am grateful for that.

Does Bona floor cleaner cause buildup?

Bona cleaners won't dull your floors or leave behind any residue. Find the perfect products to clean, shine and protect your floors.

How often should you clean hardwood floors with Bona?

Hardwood floor deep-cleaning – every 2-3 weeks

Our deep cleaner provides a powerful, oxygenated formula to penetrate tough, heavy buildup.

Bona Floor Care Do's and Don't's

Why are my floors still dirty after using Bona?

Why? Because the water still evaporates and the dirt is STILL left behind. The other point to remember: Bona is to be used 1-2 times per MONTH! The rest of the time it is water damp mop ONLY.

Does Bona really clean wood floors?

Safe to use on unfinished, unwaxed floors and around kids and pets, Bona's Hardwood Floor Cleaner tackles everyday grime with ease. Our tester appreciated the scent-free formula and how the easy-to-use nozzle evenly distributed the cleaner over the floor.

Does Bona leave a haze on wood floors?

Bona's proprietary formulation provides a complete clean by gently and effectively removing dust, dirt and grime. It's safe to use on any un-waxed, polyurethane finished wood floors. It dries very quickly and doesn't leave any film or residue.

Does Bona leave a residue?

Bona protects all unwaxed, unoiled polyurethane-finished hardwood floors without leaving a trace. In addition, its water-based and pet-friendly formula is pH neutral and dries in only 90 seconds. This residue-free solution is designed to clean hardwood flooring, laminate floors, and more.

How soon can you walk on Bona?

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.

Are you supposed to dilute Bona?

Unless the container states that it is a concentrate, Bona Cleaners are ready to use and should not be diluted.

What is the difference between Bona and Bona Pro?

The Bona Professional hardwood floor cleaner line contains more degreaser and is the more aggressive cleaner of the two. Since it was developed, the everyday homeowner customer has adopted it due to its performance. People gravitate towards the Bona Professional because of the depth of clean it can reach.

Does Bona leave floors sticky?

Yes, the Bona Wood Floor Cleaner is also safe for your laminate floor. Both the Bona Wood Floor Cleaner and the Bona Hard-Surface Floor leave no dulling or sticky residues behind.

Is it OK to mop wood floors everyday?

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.

Should you mop hardwood floors everyday?

For best results, mop your high-traffic areas no more than once a week. Other areas that see less foot traffic can be cleaned once a month, or (prepare to put your feet up) even once a quarter. Too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.

What do professionals use to clean hardwood floors?

The best mop for wood floors is a microfiber flat-head or string mop you can easily wring out. You can control the amount of moisture in the mop, and the microfibers pick up dirt and grime better than some traditional mops. Mix one tablespoon dish soap and one quart of water in a spray bottle.

Why do my hardwood floors look dull after cleaning?

Too much cleaning product. You do not finish the job. Too many scratches. Floors have wax buildup.

What should you not put on a hardwood floor?

Oil leaves a residue, furniture spray creates a slippery surface (think ice-skating rink!) and wax takes time to apply and makes re-coating difficult. Don't use straight ammonia, alkaline products or abrasive cleaners.

Can you use a regular mop with Bona?

Use a Bona microfiber damp mop with residue-free floor cleaner to polish your hardwood floors weekly. Damp mops work faster and capture residual dirt and grime your dust mop couldn't catch. Never use a traditional mop, as this could cause your wood to shrink and buckle.

Does Bona make wood floors shine?

Bona Hardwood Floor Polish offers a protective formula that renews floors by filling in micro-scratches and scuffs, shielding against future wear and traffic, and adding a durable high gloss shine.

Are Swiffers bad for hardwood floors?

Is Swiffer Safe for Hardwood Floors? As per the wooden floor repairing experts of a renowned hardwood floor company in Los Angeles, the Swiffer is absolutely safe for prefinished hardwood floors when used with either wet or dry refill cloths.

Does Bona leave a shine?

Bona Floor Polishes are made with a durable, urethane acrylic blend that helps to even out the look of your floors while adding the right level of shine. Our floor polishes dry fast and leave no waxy build-up when applied at the right frequently.

Can you use vinegar and water in a Bona mop?

Just please don't use them to clean wood floors. Using vinegar and water as a homemade wood floor cleaning solution can have a negative effect on your wood floor. Since vinegar is an acid, it will break down the finish on the surface of your floor, and over time it will reduce the shine, and leave a dull appearance.

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