A waxed parquet floor is a splendid flooring that rarely becomes tiresome and can last for a very long time if you take the time to dust and maintain it regularly. If you’re wondering how to clean a waxed parquet floor in the most delicate way, to ensure its longevity and aesthetics, follow our 4 cleaning steps.
1- Dust it almost every day
It’s important to know that this type of luxurious flooring requires special attention almost daily. Even though cleaning a waxed parquet floor is easy and quite economical, it’s necessary to dust it as often as possible using a broom or vacuum cleaner. Dust is indeed the first enemy of parquet flooring. Be sure to vacuum or sweep very gently to avoid scratching the parquet.
2- Clean it with a damp mop only
Unlike other types of flooring, waxed parquet is particularly sensitive to water and moisture, which can stain it permanently. After dusting, you should always be careful to use only a slightly damp mop. If your parquet is already stained, prefer using a sponge dampened with soapy water precisely on the stain to be removed rather than moistening the entire surface. You can also lightly sand the parquet in case of stubborn stains before reapplying wax, which you’ll then let dry.
3 – Sand the entire waxed parquet every six months
Because the wax on your parquet naturally loses its shine, its protective power, and makes your floor color duller over time and with foot traffic, you need to reapply the wax at least every six months. This effectively protects your waxed parquet and restores its shine. To do this, you must start by sanding the entire surface of the parquet with medium-grit sandpaper and then with fine-grit sandpaper. For corners, you can also use an angle sander, which will be more effective and precise than paper.
4- Renew the application of an appropriate wax every six months
For the application of wax, which should be a quality product suitable for your parquet, you need to start by applying a first coat using a brush over the entire floor surface, let it dry for at least 24 hours before repeating the operation. Finally, after the second coat has dried, you need to polish the parquet, restore its shine using a soft wool cloth or with a polishing brush.
If you don’t have the proper equipment for effective maintenance, if you lack time and want professional cleaning, you can also call on parquet professionals. Experts in all types of flooring can significantly reduce the wear of your parquet, remove ingrained scratches, and give you the essentials to protect it against dirt in the long term. Even if you can perform these tasks alone, for stripping and renovating waxed parquet, experienced professionals use high-quality cleaning products and methods that can restore the luster and impeccable finish to any type of parquet, even old ones!