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How to Clean Bamboo Flooring

Lowe's Editorial Team

By Lowe's Editorial Team
Published December 24, 2024

Bamboo's hardness is similar to hardwood, making it a popular choice for sustainable flooring. But maintenance tasks have to be taken up regularly if you want to make your bamboo floors shine. Learn more about how to clean a bamboo floor with these simple cleaning tips.

How to Clean a Bamboo Floor

Spills and wet spots need to be cleaned up immediately and vacuuming your floors is your daily defense against dirt. Follow these steps to learn how to clean and maintain your bamboo floors.

How to Make Bamboo Floors Shine

If your bamboo floors look dull, restore their shine and rejuvenate their protective layer with floor polish. Repolishing your floors is a key step in how to make bamboo floors shine.

How often you need to polish your bamboo floor will depend on the amount of traffic you get. For high traffic, polish every 2-4 months; for low traffic, 6-12 months. Always test your polish on a small part of the floor and follow the polish manufacturer's directions.

FAQs

1. How do you clean bamboo floors?

Special care must be taken while cleaning bamboo floors. Spills and wet spots must be cleaned up immediately with a microfiber towel. For regular cleaning, always use a vacuum with a felt head instead of a hard head or one with a beater bar. For mopping your bamboo floors, only use hardwood cleaners and follow the label instructions carefully.

2. Can bamboo flooring be wet-mopped?

Bamboo flooring can be cleaned by dipping a regular mop in a cleaning solution. Ideally, the mop should be wrung out of any excess water until it is damp but not wet. Using a wet mop may cause water to soak into the bamboo floors and cause water damage.

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