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GENUINE WOOD FLOORS ARE A LIVING, BREATHING MATERIAL AND JUST LIKE YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH, A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF CARE IS KEY TO KEEPING A FLOOR IN GOOD CONDITION.

WITH PROPER CLEANING AND CARE, YOUR HARDWOOD FLOOR WILL RETAIN ITS BEAUTY AND DURABILITY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

NORTHERN WIDE PLANK WOOD FLOORS ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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Protect Your NWP Floor From Scratches

IF YOU HAVE LIGHT WOOD FLOORS, YOU’LL NEED TO CLEAN THEM A LITTLE MORE OFTEN BECAUSE THEY ARE MORE PRONE TO WEAR.
LIGHT FLOORS NEED MORE ATTENTION
The first thing you can do for your wood floor is get a good doormat to clean and dry shoes before coming in. Ideally both in and outside the door.
Keep Sand and Gravel Outside
Put soft pads on the bottom of table and chair legs and keep an eye that they haven’t fallen off. Don’t use protectors made of metal as they can wear patches and scratch the floor.
Use Protective Pads on Furniture

Cleaning and Caring for your NWP Floors

Dry cleaning is the best way to clean hardwood floors, rather than wet cleaning. Vacuum regularly and occasionally use a damp, well wrung-out cloth/mop with NWP Floor Soap diluted in water. The floor should dry within a minute if you’ve used the right amount of water.
Cleaning Hardwood Floors
Remove marks as soon as possible. Use either NWP Floor Soap and water or NWP Wax Care for more difficult stains. Please read our tips for removing difficult stains on page 5 in our Cleaning & Care Guide. Avoid cleaning fluids containing ammonia or other strong cleaning chemicals.
Removing Marks
Hardwax Oiled floors perform best when cleaned and cared for properly as outlined in our Cleaning & Care Guide. Floors can be freshened up when the wood floor becomes hard to clean or if the surface gets scratched or dull. To freshen the wood floor surface: Use NWP Wax Care after the floors have been thoroughly cleaned and dry.
Caring for Your Wood Floor

How to clean and care for your NWP hardwax wood floor

The cleaning and care of your specialty wide plank floor is essential to maintaining its' richness and natural beauty. Watch the video for an easy guide to wash your Hardwax Oiled wood floor.

PERIODICLLY REFRESHING YOUR HARDWAX OILED WOOD FLOOR

Liquid wax cleaner is the ultimate solution for touching up scuff marks, preventing stains and refreshing areas that experience heavy traffic.

CLEANING & CARE GUIDE

Northern Wide Plank floors use a hardwax oil finish that needs to be maintained to retain their original durability and beautiful appearance. Our hardwax oiled surfaces are breathable, permeable, and have an element of elasticity designed to follow the wood's natural movements between seasonal changes. Like other natural surfaces, they should be cleaned and nourished by following the simple steps outlined in this guide.

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FAQs

Can I use any cleaning product to clean my Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors?

No. You should not use cleaning products that aren’t made for Hardwax Oil floors. Northern Wide Plank floors are finished with a Specialty Hardwax Oil that penetrates the pores of the wood, strengthening and protecting them from within, which keeps the wood's natural characteristics.

For Northern Wide Plank Hardwax Oil finished floors, it is recommended to use NWP Floor Soap, which is a special cleaning concentrate for wooden floors with hardwax oil.

How often should I damp mop my Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors?

Damp mopping should only be done when required, depending on the traffic and the amount of dirt that accumulates.

For residential spaces once a week may be enough.

For commercial spaces such as bars, restaurants, offices, and other high traffic areas, it may be necessary to damp mop daily.

When damp mopping, do not flood wash or use too much water. This is a leading cause of the finish prematurely wearing and breaking down.

How do I clean stains on my Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors?

For any liquid and food spills, wipe them up as soon as possible with a clean damp cloth.

For general stains, use Northern Wide Plank Floor Soap, which is generally more effective on acidic related stains.

For more difficult stains such as grease or scuff marks, use NWP Wax Care to remove or diminish the stain. No water should be used with NWP Wax Care.

Stain removers should be used with care. Using too much or rubbing too hard can affect the surface finish and colour.

For more information, refer to our Cleaning and Care Guide.

What product can I use on my Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors to disinfect them?

There are many products you can use to disinfect your Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors, however they should not be used frequently and should be used sparingly. You may also want to test the disinfectant on a small area to ensure there is no visible effect.

Products such as Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner or Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes can be used to disinfect your NWP hardwood floors, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.

After the area is disinfected, it is recommended to damp mop the area with NWP Floor Soap and water approximately 5 minutes after applying the disinfectant.

How can I repair a scratch on my Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors?

When scratches appear on your Northern Wide Plank hardwax oil finished floors that require coloured touch up, you should NWP Touch Up Oil which can be found in your Cleaning & Care Kit.

Before applying, mix the can well. Then apply with a small brush to the affected area. Gently rub in the touch up oil using a cloth and remove any excess oil. Leave to try for a atleast a few hours.

For more information, refer to the NWP Cleaning & Care Guide.