For the sake of cleanliness and appearance you should wash your floor from time to time after running the vacuum. Any no rinse, clear drying cleaner such as a dish washing liquid mixed with clean water will do. Unlike hardwood floors, bamboo fibers are not subject to swelling, dishing and grain raising problems caused by moisture. The important thing here is to avoid leaving a cloudy or streaky detergent build up on the clear finish, so avoid cleaners that contain oil, acidic or caustic ingredients. It’s really quite easy if you just spend a little time reading the labels.

Another good idea is to make the effort to find a good quality micro fiber floor mop. From the very first time you damp mop your floor with one of these you will agree it’s worth it. The super fine fabrics soak up and hold dirt and grime, leaving a clean, clear surface that’s dry in minutes.

What you will be doing is clarifying and refreshing the protective surface finish to make your bamboo look like new. If you are handy, it can be done without the help of a professional contractor.

Start with a light sanding of the existing surface. Rough it up enough to allow newly applied layers of liquid urethane to grab hold and create a firm bond. You can accomplish this with 100 grit paper rubbed back and forth along the length of the bamboo strips.

Allow a full 24 but not more than 48 hours drying time before applying the second coat. Two coats is sufficient to give you a sparkling-like-new floor. The longer you can wait to let the surface dry and cure before returning furniture into place, the better.