Unsealed Wood Floor

Read the label carefully.

Unsealed wood floor.

After warming it up place it in a bucket and add vinegar to it in the range of 1 4 cup per gallon of water. When exposed the wood absorbs water or solution and begins to warp or stain. Try not to use water and a mop at first on unfinished wood floor. Water moisture or any liquid has detrimental effects on unfinished or hardwood floor with a broken seal.

You can place a doormat in front of the entrance to prevent dirt or mud from getting onto the floor. Unsealed wood floors does not have such a protective layer and thus vulnerable to water or any liquid. Between cleanings you can improve the look of your unsealed wood floor by waxing it. But because the wood lacks the protection of a sealer it is imperative that water and other liquids do not stand on the surface of the unsealed wood for long periods of time.

They can be shiny high gloss or have a matte finish. Sealed wood floors are common in modern homes. In the case of unsealed hardwood flooring warm water would be the ideal water to use. Never use products for finished wood floors.

Unsealed wood floors are fewer and found in old colonial homes. If they are maintained properly unsealed wood floors can last for many years. Mopping unsealed hardwood floor with water or liquid cleaners is highly discouraged. Never scrub your unfinished wood floor hard with harsh bristled brushes.