Floor Care & Maintenance
The Bona care range keeps a Bona-finished floor looking new between sands. Matched chemistry, no residue, no build-up.
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What Sand-Aid stocks
Bona Spray Mop
The centrepiece of the Bona care system. Refillable cartridge clips into the handle, microfibre pad snaps onto the base, squeeze the trigger and mop. No bucket, no wringing, no excess water on the timber. The mop head swivels flat to reach under furniture and along skirting. Designed specifically for finished timber floors -- the cartridge and cleaner chemistry won't soften or cloud water-based polyurethane.
Bona Spray Mop Pad
Replacement microfibre cleaning pad for the Spray Mop. Machine-washable, reusable. Picks up dust, hair and grit without scratching the finish. Replace when the fibres stop holding dirt or after ~50 washes.
Bona Wood Floor Cleaner (Refill 4L)
The refill bottle for the Spray Mop cartridge, or use it diluted with a standard flat mop. pH-neutral, residue-free, safe on all Bona finishes. Doesn't leave a film, doesn't dull the sheen, doesn't interfere with future screen-and-recoat adhesion. Also available as a 2.5L refill and 850ml cartridge.
Bona Cleaner 5L
Concentrated cleaner for commercial and heavy-traffic residential. Dilute in a bucket for traditional mopping or through a floor scrubber. Cuts through grime, grease and foot traffic marks without attacking the polyurethane underneath.
Bona Deep Clean Solution
Heavy-duty concentrated cleaner for floors that have built up grime over months or years. Use before a screen-and-recoat to strip old polish residue, wax build-up, and embedded dirt. Not for regular maintenance -- this is the "before you recoat" clean.
Why matched chemistry matters
Generic floor cleaners, vinegar mixes, and steam mops all risk one of two problems on a polyurethane-finished floor: either they leave a residue that builds up over time and clouds the sheen, or they're too aggressive and soften the coating surface. Bona's care range is formulated to clean without leaving residue and without attacking the finish. When the floor eventually needs a screen-and-recoat, a Bona-cleaned floor will abrade cleanly and the new topcoat will bond properly. A floor maintained with hardware-store cleaners often has a wax or silicone residue layer that causes fish eyes or adhesion failure on the recoat.
Maintenance schedule
How often to clean
| Daily | Dust mop or vacuum with a soft brush head. Picks up grit that scratches the finish underfoot. |
| Weekly | Bona Spray Mop with the Timber Floor Cleaner. One pass, no bucket, 5-10 minutes per room. |
| Monthly | Check for scuff marks and spot-clean with Bona Cleaner on a cloth. Don't let marks build up into permanent stains. |
| Yearly | Deep clean with Bona Deep Clean Solution if the floor looks dull or has traffic-path build-up. Assess whether a screen-and-recoat is needed. |
| Every 3-5 years | Screen and recoat -- buff with a maroon pad, one fresh topcoat. Extends the life of the original sand by years. |
What NOT to use on a Bona-finished floor
- Steam mops. The heat and moisture can soften water-based polyurethane and force moisture into the joints between boards.
- Vinegar or ammonia. Both are acidic/alkaline and can dull or etch the polyurethane surface over repeated use.
- Oil-based or "shine" cleaners. Leave a residue that builds up, clouds the finish, and causes adhesion problems on recoats.
- Polish or wax. Builds a layer on top of the polyurethane that looks good for a week then attracts dirt and makes the floor look worse. Also prevents proper adhesion on any future recoat.
- Mr Sheen, Pledge, or any silicone-based product. Silicone soaks into the timber grain and causes fish eyes on every future coating. Once silicone is in a floor it's extremely difficult to remove.
Selling the Spray Mop to clients
The Bona Spray Mop is one of the easiest upsells at handover. When handing over a freshly coated floor, leave a Spray Mop kit with the client. It protects the work, extends the time between recoats, and gives the client a simple maintenance path that doesn't involve hardware-store products that could damage the finish. Sand-Aid stocks the Spray Mop, replacement pads, and all the refill cartridge sizes.
Need care products?
Spray Mop kits, cleaner refills, pads, Deep Clean. Ring for stock and trade pricing.
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