Best Timber Floor Cleaners in NZ
Looking after a timber floor starts with the right cleaner. Homeowners often ask:
“What’s the best product to clean timber floors in New Zealand?”
The answer depends on your floor finish — oiled vs lacquered — and whether you want a ready-to-use spray or a diluted concentrate.
Key Things to Consider
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Floor type – oiled floors need different care than sealed/lacquered.
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Residue-free – avoid cleaners that leave streaks or soap build-up.
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Cost per litre – concentrates may look expensive upfront but are cheaper long term.
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Eco-friendly options – many homeowners now prefer plant-based or low-impact cleaners.
Our Recommendations
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Oiled floors → use a specialist like Ciranova Intensive Cleaner or Admonter Clean & Clear.
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Lacquered floors → Bona Wood Floor Cleaner or Ciranova Hard Floor Fresh are proven choices.
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Mixed homes (oiled + lacquered) → FirstFloor Wood Floor Cleaner Concentrate is versatile and excellent value at only 49 cents per litre.
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Skip supermarket “multi-purpose” cleaners — they often damage coatings or leave residue.
Why Trust Us
We supply and maintain timber floors across NZ every day. These cleaners are products we’ve tested on real oak floors, not just what’s written on the bottle.
Check the handy comparison chart below.....
| Product | Most useful for | Price per bottle (NZD) | Dilution required | Cost per litre at use | Suitable floor type | Residue-free | Eco-friendly | Origin |
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| Bona Wood Floor Cleaner 2.5L | Regular cleaning of sealed/lacquered timber floors | $45 | No | $18.00 | Lacquered / sealed timber | Yes | Moderate (ready-to-use) | Sweden |
| Ciranova Hard Floor Fresh | Regular maintenance of varnished/lacquered floors | $75 | Yes (10 caps per 10L) | ≈ $0.75 | Varnished / lacquered timber | Yes | Yes (concentrate) | Belgium |
| Ciranova Hard Floor Cleaner | Removing polish, deep cleaning varnished floors | $75 | Yes (1:10 or 1:5) | ≈ $0.75 – $1.50 | Varnished / lacquered timber | Yes (if rinsed) | Yes (concentrate) | Belgium |
| Ciranova Intensive Cleaner | Deep cleaning oiled floors before maintenance oil | $75 | Optional | ≈ $1.50 | Oiled timber | Yes | Yes (concentrate) | Belgium |
| Admonter Clean & Clear | Regular cleaning of oiled & lacquered timber floors | $69 | Yes (1:100) | ≈ $0.69 | Oiled & lacquered timber | Yes | Yes (high dilution) | Austria |
| FirstFloor Wood Floor Cleaner Concentrate | Routine cleaning of all wood floor types (oiled & lacquered) | $49 | Yes (1:100) | ≈ $0.49 | All timber floors – oiled and lacquered | Yes | Yes (high dilution) | The Netherlands (Designed in NZ) |
