Looking after timber flooring requires a bit of know‑how. In this resource centre you’ll find honest, step-by-step advice written by flooring specialists in New Zealand. Whether you’re keeping an engineered oak floor spotless or dealing with a sticky spill, our guides share the tips we use in our own workshop.
Popular floor care guides & product info
We’ve gathered some of our most popular resources in one place. These guides cover everyday cleaning, ongoing maintenance, and common timber floor care mistakes seen in New Zealand homes.
- Ciranova Flooring Soap – natural wood floor cleaner & nourisher: an everyday cleaner that gently lifts dirt while feeding oiled timber.
- Bona Spray Mop NZ: a complete spray mop kit for quick clean‑ups on hard floors.
- Comparison of timber floor cleaners: see how our favourite cleaners stack up and choose the right one for your floor.
- Floor maintenance: learn how to protect your wood flooring from wear and tear with regular care.
- How to refresh and protect lacquered timber floors (without recoating): practical guidance on restoring sheen, improving protection, and extending the life of lacquered wood floors without a full resand.
- The Safe Way to Clean Timber Floors: clear, practical guidance on how to clean timber floors safely, avoid damage, and extend the life of your wood flooring.
As our range of guides grows, we’ll keep adding more links here. Feel free to bookmark this page and check back whenever you need expert help to keep your floors looking their best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Further reading
- Timber Floor Cleaning & Care — the NZ guide: The full picture: what to use, what to avoid, and how often.
- How to clean engineered timber floors: Oiled and lacquered floors want different treatment. Which yours needs.
- Maintenance oil vs hardwax oil: Two products often confused for each other, and when to reach for which.
- How to clean laminate & hybrid floors: SPC and LVP are not timber, and the rules change.
Browse all floor care guides
- Best Mop for Timber Floors in NZ — Buying Guide (2026)
- Best Timber Floor Cleaners NZ — Oiled vs Lacquered Guide
- Bona Spray Mop – NZ
- Bona vs Ciranova Floor Cleaner — Which Is Right for Your NZ Floor?
- Ciranova Flooring Soap – Natural Wood Floor Cleaner & Nourisher
- Engineered Timber Floor Care — The NZ Guide
- How to Refresh and Protect Lacquered Timber Floors (Without Recoating)
- How to Tell If Your Floor Is Oiled, Lacquered, or Waxed (60-Second NZ Guide)
- Oiled Timber Floor Maintenance — The NZ Care Guide
- The Safe Way to Clean Timber Floors in NZ
- What Not to Use on Timber Floors — The NZ Don’t List
- Oiled Floor Care NZ — Cleaners, Oils & Kits
- Lacquered Floor Care NZ — Cleaners, Refreshers & Kits
