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.
Avoid using tools that will damage your floor, including abrasive stain-removing tools like steel wool, a vacuum with a beater (the beater bar has too strong of a force coming down on the floor) or other potentially toxic cleaners.
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.
Bona Professional Series Hardwood Floor Cleaner is by and large one of the most popular and preferred bamboo floor cleaners. This product leaves behind no streaking or dulling residue and may be safely used around people and pets.
Bamboo floors are relatively low maintenance and you can use a simple solution of white vinegar and warm water to clean them. Simply mix one part white vinegar to four parts warm water, and apply to a microfiber flat mop until it's damp.
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.
I suggest using a pH-neutral cleaner designed explicitly for bamboo or hardwood floors. Avoid harsh chemicals, oil-based products, or abrasive cleaners.
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.
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.
Is Murphy's Oil Soap safe for bamboo? No! Murphy's Oil Soap and other soap products can damage the protective coating on the floor and even cause it to peel off.
NEVER USE the popular steam cleaners or OrangeGlo products on your prefinished bamboo floor.
A wooden floor mop is the ideal partner for bamboo flooring. It offers a gentle but effective clean with an easy to use handle. We would recommend using a Bona Spray Mop. It has removable and washable, microfibre cleaning pads, with a spray bottle attached to the handle.
Is Fabuloso® Professional safe on wood? Yes, Fabuloso® Professional's formula works on all non porous hard surfaces.
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.
Regarding neutrality, mild dish soap comes closest. If your dish soap is labeled mild, gentle, or great for hands, chances are its pH level is near 7 (like Palmolive). This mildness makes dish soap perfect for daily cleaning. Note that Dawn is more alkaline, cutting through grease with a pH of 8.7-9.3.
Cleaners That Are Not pH Neutral
The best way to tell if a cleaner is neutral is to check the acidity or alkalinity on the product label. Any cleaner with a pH above or below seven is not a neutral solution. Some cleaners that aren't pH neutral include: Vinegar.
Murphy Oil Soap Hardwood and Wood Cleaner: This classic cleaner is a favorite of many homeowners because it's been around for over a century and is known for its effectiveness. It's pH-balanced and contains no harsh chemicals, making it safe for use on all types of hardwood floors.
Cleaning bamboo floors isn't difficult; in fact, it's very similar to cleaning regular hardwood floors. The key is always to use a slightly damp mop in combination with an approved hardwood floor cleaner for polyurethane finishes. Swiffer wet-jet mops work well, as do microfiber mops.
A one-quarter cup white vinegar per one quart of water solution is a safe and effective alternative to commercial cleaners and deodorizers; you can also use hardwood floor cleaners.
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.
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.
A: Yes, Quick Shine Floor Finish is pH neutral and safe for sealed floors including bamboo.