Monday 17 May 2021

CLEANING OIL FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS


An acrylic finish adds an unparalleled attractiveness to the hardwood. Letting the user to sense the natural wood grains with every measure. Oil finished floors is designed to enhance the wood and permit the wood to become much better looking with age. Utilizing the right floor maintenance item is the most important concept for maintaining its attractiveness. Although more routine maintenance is needed for oiled hardwoods, the simplicity is the main benefit.

Flooring with white-wash or grey-wash should utilize the Woca Premiere Kit White; other colors must use the Woca Premiere Kit Natural. This kit includes all the necessities to get cleaning:

  • Blue Swep Mop
  • Soap Spray (Natural or White)
  • Organic Soap (Natural or White)
  • Oil Refresher (White or Natural )
  • Buff Cloth
  • Measuring Cup
  • Complementary Bamboo Knife

Spot Cleaning

Spot cleaning is for the small mishaps such as spilled wine or puppy injuries. Also used for a quick clean up in large traffic entryway. Soap Spray is a pre-diluted remedy to quick and effortless cleaning and not meant for use over a large area.

Step 1: Wipe up excess liquids with a paper towel.

Step 2: Spray Woca Soap Spray on the buff cloth and scrub with the direction of the wood grain.

(Daily, Weekly, Bi-Monthly): The frequency of cleaning should depend on the total amount of traffic. Weekly or bi-weekly cleaning is recommended for light commercial uses like retail stores or offices. For residential use, bi-monthly cleaning is sufficient.

Supplies Needed: Woca Natural Soap, Swep Mop, (2) Buckets, a Measuring Cup and a Vacuum.

Measure 1: Sweeping or vacuuming should be performed prior to applying any soap to remove debris and dirt.


*When using a vacuum cleaner test to Be Certain it does not have a beater brush That Might scratch your hardwood surface

Step 2: Mix Woca Natural Soap with lukewarm water 1:40 (3 ounce per gallon of water) in a Bucket. Fill up 1 Water Bucket for draining the mop.

*Woca Soap leaves a protective film of coconut and soy fat within the floor following drying which will act as a deterrent to dirt and fluids

Step 3: Pour Swep Mop into a mixed bucket and then wring out excess water. Next, mop with the management of the grain in the wood. The filthy mop needs to be rinsed from the water bucket and wrung out properly before dipping into a combined bucket. Refill the water bucket with fresh water as needed. Repeat until flooring is clean.

*Flooring should be dry within 15 minutes and may be walked on after drying

(Annually, Semi-Annually): The frequency of seasonal care should be determined by environmental conditions. Dryer climates or seasons will require a more frequent application for moisturizing and conditioning. Oil refresher combines effective cleaning using re-oiling to make a protective layer over the surface after drying.

*Woca Refresher contains traces of oil to replenish the oils from the floors but should not be used over 4 times per year to stop excessive oil buildup

Supplies Needed: Woca Oil Refresher, Swep Mop, (2) Buckets, Measuring Cup and also a Vacuum.

Measure 1: Sweeping or vacuuming should be done prior to employing any cleanser to remove dirt and debris. When vacuuming please check to be certain it is safe for use over hardwood floors.

Measure 2: To UV cured prefinished flooring (Vintage Collection, Boardwalk Collection), combine Woca Oil Refresher with lukewarm water 1:40 (3 ounce per gallon of water) in a Bucket. Next, if your flooring is either onsite oiled or oxidative oiled (Boutique Collection), mix Woca Oil Refresher in 1:20 with lukewarm water (4/5th cup per gallon of water). Fill up 1 Water Bucket for rinsing the mop.

Measure 3: Pour Mop to a combined bucket and wring out excess water. Next, mop with the direction of the grain in the wood. The filthy mop should then be rinsed in the water bucket and wrung out properly. Refill the water bucket with clean water as necessary. Repeat till floors is clean.

*Flooring Shouldn't Be cleaned with Woca Soap for 36 hours after cleaning with Woca Oil Refresher