Oak Maintenance Guides
Keep Your Oak Floor Looking Beautiful for Years to Come
An oak floor is a classic choice – elegant, natural, and timeless. With the right care, it can last for decades, aging gracefully and gaining character over time.
Yes, wood flooring does need a little TLC, but trust us it’s more than worth the effort. A few simple maintenance habits will keep your oak floor looking its best, day after day.
This page is your go-to resource for caring for your Strathearn oak floor. Here, you’ll find a clear step-by-step guide along with all the relevant maintenance downloads, so you can keep your floor looking its best for years to come.
Step by Step Cleaning and Maintenance Routine
Step One – Prepare the Floor
Remove dust / loose grit and dirt. Vacuum or sweep entire area thoroughly, paying attention to the plank edges where grit and dust can gather.
Step by Step Cleaning and Maintenance Routine
Step One – Prepare the Floor
Remove dust / loose grit and dirt. Vacuum or sweep entire area thoroughly, paying attention to the plank edges where grit and dust can gather.
Step Two – Prepare the Cleaning Solution
Make up a dilute solution of oak floor cleaner with warm water in a mop bucket or similar following the dilution instructions on the bottle.
Step 3 – Wash the Floor
Soak your Micro-Fibre Mop head or Floor cloth(s) in the bucket for 5-10seconds and wring out. Avoid overwetting, as excess water can damage the surface. When mopping the floor try to go with the direction of the wood grain.
Step 3 – Wash the Floor
Soak your Micro-Fibre Mop head or Floor cloth(s) in the bucket for 5-10seconds and wring out. Avoid overwetting, as excess water can damage the surface. When mopping the floor try to go with the direction of the wood grain.
Step 4 – and…rest!
Avoid walking on the mopped area until completely dry. Put your feet up and admire your beautifully clean floor!
