How To Clean Untreated Wood Floors: Easy Ways To Clean Unfinished & Before Staining



General Overview

The untreated or unsealed wood flooring offers the matchless rustic charm to the entire interiors and needs to be properly maintained and care of. This can be done using an ample number of methods like treating the water spills or food stains immediately before letting them sit on the floor for a long time. Non-water based wood cleaners are only recommended for cleaning the untreated wooden flooring.

Steps To Clean The Unfinished/Untreated Wooden Flooring

Steps to clean the unfinished and untreated wooden flooring are mentioned as below.
  1. Vacuum: The vacuuming and sweeping of the unfinished or untreated wooden flooring is mandatory to do in a proper routine to restrict the dirt, grime, and dust built upon the surface.
  2. Mineral Spirits: Ensure to use the odorless mineral spirits on the untreated or unsealed wood floors to make them lustrous. Treating small sections are recommended to get the best results.
  3. Spray: In order to treat the bigger surface fill the spray bottle with odorless mineral spirits and follow up by the mopping it with the clean microfiber cloth.
  4. Ammonia: Alternatively, fill the container with ammonia and dip the sponge with the same to mop the floor if in case the odorless mineral spirits are not available and follow it by drying it using a microfiber cloth.
  5. Waxing: Apply the non-water based wax on the floor to create the protective finish. The wax must be applied using a soft cloth.

Easy Ways To Clean Untreated Wood Floors Before Staining

Easy ways to clean the wood floors before staining are as follows.
  1. White Vinegar: Add the 2 tablespoons of the white vinegar into the two cups of the water to clean the heavy dirt and grime on the untreated wood floors.
  2. Wood Grain: The solution on the floor must be rubbed in the direction of the wood grain and allow the floor dry prior application of the staining over the floor.
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