Hi,

I was just wondering what would be a good cleaner to use on Rubio Monocoat clear, other than the rubio brand cleaners.

Thanks.

Bona hardwood floor mop works well.

Why would you want to use anything else? Rubio is not your typical hardwoodwood plastic finish.Your just looking for trouble IMO.

I agree you should always use the cleaner that is made for the product on your floor, we have homeowners always trying to use polish or oil cleaners and they just create a lot of expense for themselves.

I was just wondering, is Murphy's Oil Soap similar to the rubio cleaners?

Your kidding, right?

There are other steps you can take to minimize maintenance and maintain the beauty of your wood floors as well.

Do not use sheet vinyl or tile floor care products on wood floors. Self-polishing acrylic waxes cause wood to become slippery and appear dull quickly.
Use throw rugs both inside and outside doorways to help prevent grit, dirt and other debris from being tracked onto your wood floors. This will prevent scratching.
Do not wet-mop a wood floor. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a discoloring residue.
Wipe up spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel.
Do not over-wax a wood floor. If the floor dulls, try buffing instead. Avoid wax buildup under furniture and other light traffic areas by applying wax in these spots every other waxing session.
Put soft plastic or fabric-faced glides under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing and scratching.
Avoid walking on your wood floors with cleats, sports shoes and high heels. A 125-pound woman walking in high heels has an impact of 2,000 pounds per square inch. An exposed heel nail can exert up to 8,000 pounds per square inch. This kind of impact can dent any floor surface.
When moving heavy furniture, do not slide it on wood flooring. It is best to pick up the furniture completely to protect the wood flooring.
For wood flooring in the kitchen, place an area rug in front of the kitchen sink.
Use a humidifier throughout the winter months to keep wood movement and shrinkage to a minimum.

OK thanks, would using the Bona mop with the Rubio cleaners like the Satin Soap be OK?

I am also a bit confused here on the Rubio Satin Soap. If I am planning on putting the Satin Soap down full strength to create a satin finish, am I supposed to do this immediately after laying down Rubio Monocoat (by immediate I mean after 36 - 48 hours - when Rubio is dry but not fully cured)? Because the instruction sheet that came with Rubio is a bit un clear.. can satin soap be applied at full strength at any time to create the satin finish? Such as weeks or even months after Rubio monocoat has fully cured?

I am also wondering if I should clean the floor with the Rubio Natural soap before applying the Satin Soap at full strength?