Timber Floor Care Tips and Techniques HOME SEARCH Timber Floor Care Tips and Techniques 4 Fantastic and Effective Ways to Deodorise Your Timber Floors Wooden floors can begin to have an off smell especially if proper care is not taken. Since wood is an absorber, it tends to suck in the smells around it including that of dust, pets and spices. So how do you remove any unwanted smells from your timber floors and leave them smelling fresh? Below are 4 easy, cheap and effective ways of deodorising your timber floors. Air dry Whether you have recently cleaned your timber floors or not, make sure to aerate your house on a daily basis. You may not have wet your timber floors, but the atmosphere is full of moisture and, as prior mentioned, wood is a highly absorbing material. Without proper aeration, your timber may begin carrying a stuffy smell. Therefore leave your windows open for an hour or two and see the kind of difference it will make on your timber floors. While doing this, make sure to remove any floor rugs to ensure uniform aeration. Use citrus cleaning products Citrus fruits have the ability to not only remove bad odours but also leave a fresh and sweet smell. Using citrus cleaning products is one way of having your timber floors deodorised. In case you make your own soap, consider adding citrus fruit peels to your concoction and see the huge difference on your floor. Citrus fruits include lemons, oranges, mandarins and lime. Add Essential Oils After cleaning your timber floors with soap and water, consider applying your choice of essential oil to the rinsing water or to the mop you will use to dry them. Although essential oils can be expensive, you can buy them in bulk, which will give you a better deal. You will also notice that the smell will last long therefore the essential oil will last long before you have to replace it. Apply the essential oils to your timber floors before air-drying so that the scent can seep into the wood during the drying process. Vinegar and baking soda White vinegar and baking soda are basically saviours when it comes to house cleaning. And they are not only limited to utensils. You can also use this duo on your timber floors. Add the vinegar to your washing water. The vinegar acts as a cleaner and disinfectant as well. Let your timber floors dry after the cleaning and once dry, smear baking soda over the whole floor surface. Be especially generous on spots where the odours seem to be generating from. You can let the baking soda sleep on the timber floors for better results before sweeping it off the following day. Contact a place that deals in timber floors for more direction on maintenance. Share About Me Timber floors are an amazing addition to any home, particularly one that has kids and/or pets in it. They are easy to clean and maintain. I have recently renovated my floors and replaced carpet with timber. This blog is to help you decide whether timber floors are a helpful addition to your place. I want to share tips on the different types of flooring which are available. I will also share information that I found about caring for hard floors, including the best ways to keep them looking cleaning. I am really excited about my new floors, and I hope you will be inspired about changing yours too. Search Categories (17) blog (17) Archive 2018 2021 Latest Posts Reasons To Consider Faux Timber Vinyl Planks in Your Home 12 October 2021 When selecting the flooring for a home, you need to consider various aspects. For instance, you should th What Is Engineered Flooring? 11 January 2021 If you are planning on installing timber flooring in your new home or in an old house during a renovation 4 Reasons Why Restoring an Old Timber Floor Is a Smart Move When Renovating 21 December 2018 If you're restoring an old home, there are multiple separate projects that you'll need to undertake. Each How to choose the perfect carpet for your room 15 November 2018 Are you thinking about purchasing a new carpet? Buying a carpet is a decision that shouldn't be taken lig 4 Fantastic and Effective Ways to Deodorise Your Timber Floors 25 July 2018 Wooden floors can begin to have an off smell especially if proper care is not taken. Since wood is an abs ©2021 • Timber Floor Care Tips and Techniques