Care and Finish of Cork Floor

Q: When we purchased Westhollow® Cork Provincial Collection Lunenburg we were told that after a couple of years we would probably need to apply a new finish or sealant. It has been two years. What would that sealant need to be? My daughter mopped the whole floor with full strength Mr. Clean and so I am afraid the finish may be in trouble. We rinsed and cleaned with water. The manufacturer website said to check with the seller about care and maintenance. What do you suggest?
Thanks,
Chantel Mower
A: For any wood floor I would suggest using the cleaners made by BonaKemi. You will want to avoid any product which is wax or oil based as these will leave a dull or even milky sheen to the floor which can be very hard to remove. Also avoid using products which are overly abrasive or strong. Cleaners which are too powerful can eat at the finish layer.
With the Bona products you will want to spray a light mist of cleaner over small areas of the floor, then follow up with a microfiber mop. The key here is to not use too much cleaner, as excessive moisture is bad for wood flooring.
As far as refinishing or sealing a floor it is not always necessary to refinish a floor. You could however follow up with a refresher, which BonaKemi makes a great one that is often recommended for cork flooring. If your finish still appears to be to a similar sheen and clarity as when the floor was installed, then there will be no need to add to the finish.