Parquet flooring before and after the sanding and oiling

We recently sanding and oiled a beautiful parquet wood floor.  If you need any help, don't hesitate to contact us on 01223 863632

Oiling wooden floor

See the difference on the picture. Before the sanding and after the oiling!

Black marks appeared on a newly oiled Oak floor

... So you’ve just had your oak floor fitted and you have sealed it with oil, and for some unknown reason there are now black marks on the boards. This occurs when the tannin in oak touches a wet or acidic environment and it causes a chemical reaction which leads to dark discolouration. The discolouration is caused by the following equation: Gallic acid + water + iron (III) iron (III) –gallate + acid

At Art of Clean we understand how a well finished floor can set off a whole room, giving your floorboards a new lease of life and increasing the lifespan of the timber.  Refinishing wood floors is one of our specialties, and we are trained and affiliated with the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company.  If you would like to talk to us about our services, please call our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk

Wood floor restoration

We've had some great floor sanding and oiling/polishing jobs lately in Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and beyond.

Take a look at the images below to see the amazing transformations our technicians have been working on lately……

Here are some images of a parquet floor restoration the team completed in Leicester.

Pre-sanding

Post-sanding

Post-oiling

And here is a lovely hard wood floor renovation in Cambridge we completed recently…

Pre-sanding

Post-sanding

Post-oiling

At Art of Clean we understand how a well finished floor can set off a whole room, giving your floorboards a new lease of life and increasing the lifespan of the timber.  Refinishing wood floors is one of our specialties, and we are trained and affiliated with the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company.  If you would like to talk to us about our services, please call our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk

12 Tips For Caring For Your Wood Floor

Proper care of wood floors can be difficult under the everyday wear and tear caused by a family and pets.

Read the 12 tips below and you will learn how to preserve your wood floor investment.


1. Make sure you know the type of wood you have got. You can rely on the manufacturer’s instructions whenever available.

2. You should also make you know what finish the wood floor has: lacquer or oil? Different finishes will need different care.

3. Sweep your floors with a soft broom regularly. Careful using a vacuum cleaner with a hard brush head as it can scratch the wooden floor. (click to see what vacuum cleaner we recommend)


4. Always use a dry towel whenever possible when wiping up.

5. Remove solid material- dirt, grit, sand as soon as possible as their abrasive textures will scratch and dull the floor's finish.

6. Ensure you use rugs in high traffic areas (entrances and hallways) to keep feet clean. Or apply a “no shoe policy” to prevent dragging in any extra grime. Rug underlay will stop the rug to move around.

7. Do NOT use oil soaps. They build up and will eventually dull the surface of the floor. They can also remove the finish.

8. Always install felt feet to the bottom of all furniture to prevent scratching.

9. Lift chairs and furniture instead of dragging when moving them.

10. When cleaning floors, only use damp cloth, use as little water as possible. Immediately wipe up any wet spots.

11. Consider discoloration with sun’s ray. Install thick curtains to cut down on UV rays.

12. Always use a proper cleaner made for wood floor. If you use the wrong product, they can dull the surface, or cause the floor to become overly slippery.

If you are not sure of any of the above, give us a call on 01223 863 632  and we will be happy to help.

Pine with lacquer Beautiful results on this lovely pine floor after the lacquer has been applied

Pine wood floor restoration in Saffron Walden

Here is a lovely hard wood floor renovation in Saffron Walden we completed recently…

Pre-sanding

At Art of Clean we understand how a well finished floor can set off a whole room, giving your floorboards a new lease of life and increasing the lifespan of the timber.  Refinishing wood floors is one of our specialties, and we are trained and affiliated with the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company.  If you would like to talk to us about our services, please call our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk