Panels & Furniture Asia September/October 2020
Panels & Furniture Asia (PFA) is a leading regional trade magazine dedicated to the woodbased panel, furniture and flooring processing industry. Published bi-monthly since 2000, PFA delivers authentic journalism to cover the latest news, technology, machinery, projects, products and trade events throughout the sector. With a hardcopy and digital readership comprising manufacturers, designers and specifiers, among others, PFA is the platform of choice for connecting brands across the global woodworking landscape.
Panels & Furniture Asia (PFA) is a leading regional trade magazine dedicated to the woodbased panel, furniture and flooring processing industry. Published bi-monthly since 2000, PFA delivers authentic journalism to cover the latest news, technology, machinery, projects, products and trade events throughout the sector. With a hardcopy and digital readership comprising manufacturers, designers and specifiers, among others, PFA is the platform of choice for connecting brands across the global woodworking landscape.
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<strong>September</strong> / <strong>October</strong> <strong>2020</strong>, Issue 5 | <strong>Panels</strong> & <strong>Furniture</strong> <strong>Asia</strong> FLOORING | 53<br />
What is the standard procedure for maintaining wood flooring?<br />
MILLER: Follow the finish and flooring manufacturer’s<br />
instructions on routine maintenance. NWFA recommends dry<br />
sweeping floors daily to remove fine and large particles from<br />
the floor’s surface, and to only use vacuum cleaners that have<br />
a setting for hard surfaces. Damp mop weekly when necessary.<br />
Deep clean and recoat annually or as needed.<br />
When it comes to the maintenance of<br />
wood flooring, what are some key issues/<br />
challenges that have to be considered?<br />
What are some challenges that can arise from the increased<br />
cleaning of wood flooring?<br />
MILLER: Too much moisture can cause damage to the finishes and<br />
to the wood. Use of improper products can damage the finishes<br />
and the wood. The use of any procedure outside of manufacturer<br />
recommendations could void flooring warranties and shorten the<br />
lifespan of the flooring. When finish becomes compromised, it<br />
may be time for a recoat or a complete resand. P<br />
MILLER: Do not over-wet the floor. The mop<br />
should be slightly moistened and well wrung<br />
out, ensuring the amount of moisture left<br />
on the floor surface is minimal. When using<br />
spray mops, use only high-quality spray<br />
mops that provide greater control over the<br />
amount of solution that is applied, and that<br />
come with super-absorbent, disposable or<br />
washable pads that remove the cleaning<br />
solution and soil from the floor’s surface.<br />
How can owners make sure that they are<br />
properly disinfecting their wood flooring?<br />
MILLER: Routine maintenance as described<br />
above is best for wood flooring. Otherwise,<br />
follow the American Centers for Disease<br />
Control requirements for personal hygiene<br />
to minimise exposure.<br />
How often should one fully disinfect wood<br />
flooring and does this differ from how wood<br />
flooring is typically cleaned?<br />
MILLER: Only use products and procedures<br />
as recommended by the flooring and finish<br />
manufacturer. Do not use disinfectants<br />
without their approval.
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