Polishing hardwood floors gives them a sheen. It also helps fill in small scratches to make them less obvious. Floor polishing in kerikeri can restore the floor’s protective finish. It is a simple DIY job that requires no special equipment. If you don’t know what to do, polishing your floors can be a tedious task. Here are some tips and tricks for polishing hardwood floors.
Tips And Tricks
It is best to use a gentle touch when polishing hardwood floors. You don’t have to work polish too hard on your floors. Apply the polish and let it do the rest.
- Get your floor ready. Take out all furniture and dry mop the floor with Bona PowerPlus Hardwood Flooring Cleaner.
- Take measurements of your space to determine your area. 500 sq. ft. can be covered by a 32oz Polish bottle. For every 500 square feet, you will need one full bottle.
- You should not shake the polish bottle. Instead, gently rock the bottle for 30 seconds to one minute to ensure a consistent sheen.
- Apply a uniform layer of polish to the entire floor.
- The applicator pad does the hard work. Just guide the polish puddle back and forth along the wood grain. Use only your fingertip pressure.
- You should work in sections so you don’t get trapped in a corner.
- Polish floors should be replaced every 2 to 3 months or more, depending on how much traffic is in your home.
Do’s
Proper preparation is crucial. To achieve the best results, it is essential to have a dry and clean floor. For a stress-free session, plan with the right tools.
- To ensure you have enough Polish for your application, measure the floor. Simply multiply the room’s length by its width to find the square footage. One 32oz. bottle Polish covers only 500 sq. ft., while the 24oz. Polish covers only 350 sq. ft.
- To remove any residue, start with a clean floor. Bona PowerPlus Deep Clean or Bona PowerPlus Microfiber Deep CleanPad are good options.
- Remove furniture, rugs, etc. Vacuum, sweep or dust mop your floor. You may need to use multiple applications of Bona PowerPlus Deep Clean.
- For polish application, use a Bona Microfiber Cleaning pad.
- You can work in sections to remove all residues from each section. Rinse and wring the PowerPlus Microfiber Deep Cleaning Pad frequently while cleaning!
- To ensure you are satisfied with the results, test polish on a small area.
- Use a S-shaped pattern to apply polish to the floor. To start, dampen the microfiber pad with polish.
Don’ts
Unprofessional handling of polish can result in a milky-looking floor. Avoid putting water in contact with the polish solution. You can also transfer the polish into another container to avoid contamination.
- Do not pour polish onto a spray mop, spray bottle or spray bottle.
- Do not pour polish into a bucket.
- Use polish only with a sponge, string, or wring mop.
- Do not dampen Bona Microfiber CleanerPad with water.
- Do not rinse the Bona Microfiber Cleaner Pad after applying Bona Hardwood Floor Polish.
- Do not apply polish to the floor with a scrubbing, cleaning or rubbing action.
- Do not apply polish too thin. It should be an even layer, applied at the right rate.
- Polish should be used within one year after opening the bottle. It has a shelf life between 1-2 years unopened.
Finalizing The Job
After 1-2 hours, you can walk on Polish with your SOCKS on. You should allow 24 hours for normal traffic to resume, furniture and rugs to be returned, and pets allowed back on the floor. Wait 24 hours before applying another coat if you wish.
Bona provides floor polishes for hardwood, stone and tile as well as tools. You can also get hardwood furniture polish to maintain your rooms’ beauty. Browse our collection of polishes and find the right product.
