How to Clean Hardwood Floors With an Aluminum Oxide Coating

Aluminum oxide coating increases the resistance, durability and overall strength to polyurethane finished hardwood flooring. Take special care not to damage this coating when cleaning the floor. Some common household cleaners can dissolve the coating, making your hardwood floors appear dull and dingy. With proper care, your aluminum oxide coated hardwood floors will give you a lifetime of use.

Use a dust mop to remove the surface dust, dirt, hair and debris. Repeat this process once a week to keep your hardwood floors looking their best.

Apply a cleaner approved for aluminum oxide coated hardwood floors to a soft cloth. Gently rub any scuff marks with the saturated cloth. Continue rubbing until you have removed all scuff marks.

Purchase a pH neutral cleaner that is approved for prefinished hardwood floors. Follow the directions according to your specific brand of cleaner. Most pH neutral cleaners must be diluted before use. Pour the recommended amount of cleaner and water into a bucket. Submerge a sponge mop into the mixture and wring out the excess liquid. Mop the hardwood floors with the sponge mop in a back-and-forth motion.