How to Clean a Wooden Parquet Floor

Parquet floors are generally easy to keep clean.

Parquet floors are a type of wood floor that comes in a wide variety of woods and colors. The most common parquet floors are strips of wood or wooden pieces that are pieced together to form a design. They are connected together by wire on the back of the tile to form a 12-inch square. Like most wood floors, parquet floors are easy to care for and are durable. The best way to ensure an extended life of your parquet floors is from preventive maintenance.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum
• Broom
• Sponge mop
• Vinegar
• Bucket
• Warm water
• Towels

Instructions

1. Vacuum your parquet floors by using the hose and a soft brush attachment. Remove all dust and dirt that can scratch the surface of your floors. The attachment can help you get in floor crevices and hard to reach places, such as corners.

2. Sweep the entire floor using a dust mop to remove all of the smaller particles the vacuum did not get.

3. Mix together a half a cup of white wine vinegar to 1 cup of warm water. Dip a sponge mop into the water and squeeze it to get most of the water out.

4. Mop the floor with the vinegar solution. Rinse with a solution of warm water. Rinse the mop in clean water and then go over the entire floor.

5. Dry the floors with a clean towel if they seem overly wet. Do not allow water to stand on the parquet floors as this can cause the wood to swell and the floors can fall apart.

6. Place throw rugs in high traffic areas once the floors have dried. This will help prevent the floors from getting dirty.

References

• How to Clean Stuff: Parquet Floors