Please be aware that Essex & Co. provides different types of coatings. Before cleaning a particular floor, confirm what type of finish your floor has. Essex & Co. currently provides U.V. cured Poly Urethanes, Hard Wax Oils and U.V. Oils. Please keep in mind that different coatings require different maintenance and care.
For optimal performance please follow these guidelines: Flooring should be one of the last items installed in a project. After installation, great care should be taken to protect the flooring. Use a breathable product such as “Ram Board”. Clean all debris off the floor before laying the protective covering. Keep in mind that wood is subject to fading when exposed to direct sunlight. Seasonal movement is to be expected and not considered a defect.
After installation and for regular cleaning mop with WOCA soap natural. Natural soap is a concentrate that is mixed with water. Frequent cleaning (up to once a week) will extend the time before re-oiling becomes necessary. Cleaning with natural soap protects, seals and nourishes your new floor, it is the most important key to maintaining the look of the floor.
Keep in mind that frequent sweeping and vacuuming removes debris that can get ground into the grain by foot traffic. Oil finishes soak into the wood, protecting from within rather than forming a barrier above so that the natural wood texture is felt on the surface.
For more details regarding cleaning, preventative products and instructional videos please refer to the WOCA website: www.woodcareusa.com
Use Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner as directed. Do not use waxes, oils, oil soaps, or petroleum-based cleaners under any circumstances. Do not use any abrasive cleaning implements i.e. wet jets. Bona has an extensive line of hardwood floor care products: www.bona.com
After installation and for regular cleaning use either Rubio Surface Care Spray or Rubio Natural Soap. Natural soap is a concentrated version of Surface Care Spray. The use of Surface Care Spray does not require mixing with water. Your Rubio Hard-wax Oil floor is fully “cured” at time of delivery.
Keep in mind that frequent sweeping and vacuuming removes debris that can get ground into the grain by foot traffic. Oil finishes soak into the wood, protecting from within rather than forming a barrier above so that the natural wood texture is felt on the surface.
For more details regarding cleaning, preventative maintenance and instructional videos please refer to the Rubio-Monocoat website: www.monocoat.us