How to Clean Prefinished Hardwood Floors
Dusting and Sweeping
Do's
- Elevate the lifespan of your hardwood floors with consistent dusting. Use a disposable cloth or reusable microfiber pad. Static electricity traps dirt, particles and other household allergens.
- Opt for tools that capture debris for a pristine finish.
Dont's
- Avoid brooms that merely push dirt around.
- When cleaning your floors, avoid lifting your microfiber to keep the dirt trapped on the pad.
Vacuuming and Mopping
Do's
- Exercise caution by using a vacuum without beater bars and avoid deactivating the beater brush feature to prevent damage and scratches on the hardwood floor surface.
- Opt for a damp sponge, cloth, traditional mop, or a “Swiffer” type mop for mopping, ensuring excess moisture is avoided.
- For large areas, consider using recommended cleaning solutions like diluted Bona® Pro Series Hardwood Floor Cleaner. Use Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner spray for optimal results in small areas.
- Allow the floor to thoroughly dry post-cleaning before walking on them.
Dont's
- Prevent abrasive particles like sand, dirt, and grit from damaging your floor’s finish.
- Exercise caution with dirty footwear, sharp or damaged heels, and ensure regular pet claw trimming to reduce scratches.
Preventive Maintenance
Do's
- Swiftly attend to spills by promptly soaking up any liquid and wiping the area clean, utilizing recommended cleaning solutions.
- Protective matts placed at external entrances can be highly effective at prolonging the appearance and life of the floor.
- Utilize protective pads for furniture feet and never drag or slide furniture without adequate safeguards to maintain floors integrity.
Dont's
- Never employ overly wet mopping or steam devices, as they may harm the floor’s finish over time.
- Avoid outdated cleaning methods like vinegar, soap, or wax, as they could lead to lasting damage to the floors.
Recommended products
How to clean prefinished hardwood floors to maintain the same appearance when they were installed? We always recommend Bona® cleaning and maintenance products as they are best way to clean RIVA hardwood floors:
Bona® Premium Spray Mop For Hardwood Floors
The Bona® Spray Mop is the revolutionary spray mop with the Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner Original Formula in a convenient cartridge along with the Bona® Microfiber Cleaning Pad. Perfect Care for your floors, corners, baseboards and furniture with a mist of Bona®.
Why we love this product?
- Easy and quick
- Refillable
- Full size Original Formula included
Bona® Microfiber Cleaning Pad
The Bona® Microfiber Cleaning Pad features a unique dual design, darker blue fibers break up grime while the lighter blue fibers trap and absorb dirt.
Why we love this product?
- Environment friendly
- Machine washable
- Fits all Bona® mops
Bona® Hardwood Cleaner Cartridge
The 34 oz cartridge is a unique and effective formula that gently removes dust, dirt and grime. Exclusively designed for the Bona® Hardwood Spray Floor Mop.
Why we love this product?
- Ready to use
- Dries fast
- No residue
- For unwaxed, polyurethane and lacquer finished wood floors
- Easy, safe and economical
Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner
The GREENGUARD GOLD certification guarantees the safety of the Bona® Hardwood Floors Cleaner, with almost 100 years of professional heritage, it is ideal to remove dust, dirt and grime while taking gentle care of your home and family, with almost 100 years of professional heritage.
Why we love this product?
- Dries fast
- No residues
