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Chapter 8
FLOORING-HARDWOOD
Your vessel may have engineered hardwood fl oors high-
lighting the
interior. Your fl ooring was chosen because of
its beauty, durability and care-free maintenance. Several
types have or are being used including light maple, wal-
nut, cherry, cherry-holly, and bamboo.
Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow in keeping your
marine fl ooring looking new:
First, do remember that if you have been cleaning resi-
dential fl oors with vinegar and water, oil soap, furniture
polish or window cleaner, you may be ruining your costly
investment. These cleaners are a big no with hardwood
fl oors.
Excessive wet mopping with water and vinegar can cause
wood to expand, possibly permanently damaging the
fl oor in addition to dulling the fi nish. Other cleaners that
have silicone, wax or oil soaps can leave a residue on the
fi nish and may cause the fl oor to be slippery which is
what you do not need with a boat.
One residue-free, proven hardwood fl oor cleaner for-
mulated specifi cally for polyurethane-fi nished hardwood
fl oors is BonaKemi’s Swedish Formula® Hardwood
Floor Cleaner. This environmentally friendly, non-tox-
ic, ph-neutral cleaner effectively cleans dirt, grease and
sticky spills without leaving any dulling residue. Apply per
container directions.
Preventative care of your fl oors is also exteremely impor-
tant for keeping hardwood fl oors looking like new. Vacu-
uming or sweeping fl oors regularly, promptly removing
spills, and placing mats at cabin door and cabin stairway
landing can be effective in trapping damaging sand and
dirt particles before they can damage the fl oor. Avoid
walking on fl oors with high heel shoes. Walking or tennis
shoes with soft soles are better and safer to help prevent
falls while on the vessel. The harder heels especially black
ones tend to leave scuff marks on the fl oor surface. It is a
good idea to keep the nails of pets trimmed, too.
Note: Use a soft application pad inserted in a long handle
to apply product. Rinse often in a clean bucket with warm
water which are available at most “box” stores.
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