What To Do

1. Vacuum or sweep floor regularly. General cleaning once every week is recommended.
   
2. Remove spills promptly using your Bona MicroPlus mop or a soft cloths and Bona Swedish Formula Floor Cleaner .
   
3. Place mats at exterior doors to trap sand and grit. Use area rugs in high traffic pathways, at the ends of steps and near doorways. Avoid rubber backing or non-ventilated rugs.
   
4. Use protective pads or caps, such as Bona Floor Guards , on feet of furniture.
   
5. Maintain a consistent humidity level between heating seasons in all living areas.
   • Excessive swings in humidity levels will cause hardwood floors to swell, shrink, cup, crack and show excessive gaps between boards.
   • The use of humidifier and/or dehumidifier systems is recommended where inconsistent humidity levels occur .

What Not To Do .

1. Don't let sand, dirt or grit build up. They can act like sandpaper and actually abrade and dull your floor finish.
   
2. Don't damp mop hardwood floors. Too much water can cause the floor to sell or warp.
   
3. Don't let your pet's claws go untrimmed. Proper claw trimming helps avoid scratches and gouges.
   
4. Don't walk on your hardwood floors in high heels, and keep heels in good repair.
   
5. Don't use oil soap or other household cleaners on polyurethane finished wood floors. They can dull today's floor finishes and make refinishing difficult.
   

Cleaning Hardwood Floors.

1. Vacuum, dry mop or sweep to remove any loose dirt or grit. The best method of removing dirt and grit is vacuuming with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum. If using the Bona MicroPlus mop to dry mop, remove any loose dirt or grit after dry-mopping by rinsing with water and wringing out the mop pad prior to cleaning floor with Bona Swedish Formula Hardwood Floor Cleaner .
   
2. Spray lightly and mist a 4' x 6' area of your floor or directly mist the cleaning pad with Bona Swedish Formula Hardwood Floor Cleaner .
   
3. Clean using a slightly dampened, well wrung-out Bona MicroPlus cleaning pad , thoroughly clean the floor surface using your Bona MicorPlus mop. Finish one area before moving on to the next.
   
4. When the mop pad becomes excessively solid, launder and/or replace with another clean mop pad. Continued use of excessively soiled pads may cause streaking. Your Bona MicroPlus cleaning pads are reusable and washable.
5. Do not use any fabric softeners, dryer sheets or bleach on your Bona MicroPlus cleaning pads as these products will diminish the natural cleaning characteristics of the microfiber.
   
6. When a spill occurs, soak up the liquid right away. Mist the area with cleaner, and wipe with your Bona MicorPlus mop or a clean, soft cloth.
   
7. Problems
   • Water stains.
   • Pet stains.
   • Scratches.
   • Water damage

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