Comments on: Reader Question – Steam Mops and Hardwood Floors http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/06/09/reader-question-steam-mops-and-hardwood-floors/ The official blog of the World Floor Covering Association - wfca.org Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:28:58 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: WFCA http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/06/09/reader-question-steam-mops-and-hardwood-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-4157 WFCA Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:49:02 +0000 http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/06/09/reader-question-steam-mops-and-hardwood-floors/#comment-4157 Although steam cleaning works well on your carpets, it is not the recommended procedure for cleaning cork floors (see below for appropriate care) <ul> <li>To clean soiled areas on your cork floors, do not use soap and water. Excessive water (or steam) can damage cork floors. Instead, use only a cleaner formulated for use on hardwood floors. </li> <li>Sweeping or vacuuming (without a beater bar) is recommended for regular cleaning to remove dirt particles that could scratch your floors.</li> <li>Always wipe up spills immediately, since cork is a wood product and will absorb moisture.</li> </ul> Following these procedures should give you years of excellent performance and beauty from your natural cork floors. Annette Although steam cleaning works well on your carpets, it is not the recommended procedure for cleaning cork floors (see below for appropriate care)

  • To clean soiled areas on your cork floors, do not use soap and water. Excessive water (or steam) can damage cork floors. Instead, use only a cleaner formulated for use on hardwood floors.
  • Sweeping or vacuuming (without a beater bar) is recommended for regular cleaning to remove dirt particles that could scratch your floors.
  • Always wipe up spills immediately, since cork is a wood product and will absorb moisture.

Following these procedures should give you years of excellent performance and beauty from your natural cork floors.

Annette

]]> By: Ledia Hammond http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/06/09/reader-question-steam-mops-and-hardwood-floors/comment-page-1/#comment-4007 Ledia Hammond Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:55:23 +0000 http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/06/09/reader-question-steam-mops-and-hardwood-floors/#comment-4007 I have cork flooring in my game room and with all the traffic in and out I would like to steam mop, but I am wondering is it okay to steam mop the cork? Very concerned I have cork flooring in my game room and with all the traffic in and out I would like to steam mop, but I am wondering is it okay to steam mop the cork?
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