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timber FLOORING

How to maintain & repair your wooden floor

Quick-Step timber floors aren’t just authentic and stylish; they’re also low-maintenance, thanks to their prefinished protection layer. Simply follow our expert's advice and you’ll be out of the woods for years to come!

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How to clean your waterproof timberen floor?

Weekly cleaning: dry

For regular care, simply use a vacuum cleaner or a dry Quick-Step mop once a week. The special fibers of our mop are designed to capture dirt with ease

Monthly cleaning: slightly damp

  1. Start by vacuuming or mopping your floor thoroughly. For the best results, ensure your vacuum has soft wheels and a specialized parquet brush.

  2. Next, fill the bottle of your Quick-Step Cleaning Kit with water and Quick-Step Floor Cleaner. Then, fill a bucket with clean water to rinse your mop.
    • Residential cleaning: approximately 1 teaspoon of Quick-Step Floor cleaner
    • Intensive cleaning of persistent dirty floors: approximately 3 teaspoons of Quick-Step Floor cleaner

  3. Finally, start mopping. Rinse your mop in the bucket of clean water and continue mopping. Allow your floor to airdry.

For the first cleaning after installing your brand-new timber floor, we have specific instructions.

Download the maintenance instructions

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Specific instructions for lacquered and oiled timber floors

Lacquered and oiled timber floors are maintained similarly to waterproof floors, but there are a few key differences to note:

  • We advise a more thorough cleaning once or twice a month with a slightly damp microfiber mop. Be careful not to use too much water, as excess moisture can damage the floor.
  • The cleaning product dosage differs slightly from the dosage for waterproof floors.
    • lacquered timberen floor, residential cleaning: approximately 1 teaspoon of Quick-Step Floor cleaner
    • lacquered timberen floor, intensive cleaning of persistent dirty floors: approximately 3 teaspoons of Quick-Step Floor cleaner
    • Oiled timber floor: approximately 3 teaspoons of Quick-Step Oiled Parquet cleaner
  • Mopping process (for oiled floors): Regularly rinse your mop in the separate rinse bucket, before again soaking it in the soapy water. Do not rinse the floor with clean water, let it airdry and wait until the floor is dry to walk on it.
  • For oiled timber floors, we recommend re-oiling your floor annually. Download the maintenance instructions.

Download the maintenance instructions

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Handle any stain with Quick-Step cleaning products

With a busy life, your floor can take a hit, whether it’s a spilled drink at dinner or a child's paint splatter. But don’t stress, Quick-Step cleaning products make it easy to keep your floors looking pristine. The Quick-Step Floor Cleaner is all you need to refresh your floor, and for the messier spots, the Spot Cleaner is your go-to for stains like mud or lipstick. Quick cleaning, no fuss.

Plus, our maintenance instructions come with a handy stain guide that provides step-by-step advice on how to handle every spill from ink to sauces. 

Download the maintenance instructions

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How to repair your timber floor?

Light damage to your floor can be easily repaired with the Quick-Step Repair Kit, providing a simple and effective solution.

Download the colour table for using the repair kit

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7 golden tips & tricks for maintaining your timber floor

  1. To prevent scratch damage, always lift furniture instead of dragging it, add felt pads underneath, choose office chairs with soft wheels and a suitable mat, and make sure your vacuum has soft wheels and a parquet-specific brush.

  2. Set up a doormat in rooms with outdoor access to minimize maintenance and protect your floor.

  3. Use Quick-Step recommended products.

  4. Do not use natural soap detergents or cleaning products with abrasive particles.

  5. Be sure to follow the guidelines on your maintenance products.

  6. Refrain from using impregnated disposable cloths.

  7. Mop your planks or tiles along the grain to prevent streaks as they dry.