Caring for ATS Timber.

Regular cleaning

• Sweep, dust mop or vacuum regularly to remove dirt and grit.
• Use a vacuum with a hard-floor setting where possible.
• Clean spills promptly so moisture never sits on the boards.
• Use entrance mats at external doors to reduce dirt tracked inside.
• Choose non-staining mats; avoid rubber-backed, latex-backed or coco fibre mats directly on the boards.

Mopping and products

• Use a lightly damp microfibre mop for routine cleaning.
• Avoid excessive water during cleaning.
• Use cleaning products made specifically for timber flooring.
• Always follow the cleaning product maker’s instructions.

Steam mops are not recommended. Excessive heat and moisture can damage the floor and may affect warranty coverage.

Furniture and heavy items

• Apply felt pads to furniture legs.
• Lift furniture when moving it rather than dragging it.
• Use protective mats beneath office chairs and anything that moves often.
• Avoid dropping heavy or sharp objects onto the floor.

Pets and everyday wear

• Keep pet nails trimmed to help minimise scratching.
• Close curtains or blinds where strong sun strikes the floor; heat and UV fade timber just as they fade furnishings.
• Place mats beneath pet water bowls.
• Remove sand, stones and grit promptly; underfoot they act like sandpaper.

Moisture and conditions

• Wipe up spills as soon as practical.
• Never let standing water remain on the floor.
• Timber moves with humidity: big swings can cause boards to cup, crown or peak.
• Aim for 18 to 25°C indoors with relative humidity between 30 and 70 percent.

What to avoid

Keep these away from your ATS Timber floor:

• Steam mops
• Wet mopping or excessive water
• Harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners
• Steel wool or scouring pads
• Dragging furniture across the floor
• Standing water or flooding
• Rubber-backed or coco fibre mats directly on the boards