The parquet can shine without waxes or chemicals: a simple pass with green tea infusion is enough to enhance the wood in a natural and surprising way.
There are those who spend hours a polish the parquet With expensive oils, and who instead discovers that the secret for a bright floor can be in the pantry. Green tea, in addition to being an ally of well -being, has a little known property: it gives brilliance to the wood without altering its color or weighing it down with residues. An ancient, economic and perfectly sustainable solution.
In summer, then, when the light enters the house with more intensity, every sign and opacity on the floor immediately jump to the eye. It is precisely in those days that a simple remedy can make a difference. And the beauty is that it is not needed neither polishing nor effort: just a handful of leaves and a microfiber cloth.
Because green tea really works on the wood
Green tea contains tannins, natural substances that succeed in Feed and revive the surface of the woodwithout greased it or leave it sticky. The warm liquid, lying uniformly, dries quickly and leaves a thin patina that enhances the veins.
Unlike oils, it does not alter the original color, it does not attract dust and requires no additional passages. The result is a parquet that appears to be cared for, fresh, but not too perfect to seem fake. A natural beauty, lived.
The effect is more evident on clear or medium parquet, but also on the dark ones it gives a pleasant finish. And it also works well on old surfaces, slightly marked: instead of covering, it enhances.
How to prepare the infusion and apply it correctly
The procedure is simple and within everyone’s reach. Just bring to the boil about a liter of water, turn off the heat and add 3-4 green tea sachets Or 2 tablespoons of bulk leaves. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter and let cool up to room temperature.
Once ready, you immerse yourself a soft cloth in the infusion, squeeze well and go gently on the parquet, following the meaning of the veins. It is important that the cloth is only moistened, never dripping.
After the passage, there is no need to rinse or dry. In a few minutes the floor will absorb the solution and return to shine, without traces or halos.
When to do it (and every what repeat the treatment)
The ideal time to apply green tea on the parquet is during the dry days, preferably in the morning, so as to let the effect act during the central hours. Avoid very humid or rainy days: wood could hold back the humidity too much.
To keep the parquet brilliant:
- Repeat the treatment once every 2-3 weeks;
- In the case of light spots or halos, it applies a localized past with well squeezed cloth;
- Choose dry and sunny days for an optimal effect;
- Let the green tea act without rinse.
An accortness: do not use the green tea infusion on floors treated with recent waterproofing products, because it may not penetrate correctly and leave opaque areas. On natural or already “lived” wood, however, it is perfect.
A simple gesture, a surprising effect
Polishing the parquet with green tea is not just a natural makeup: it is also a way to slow down. Prepare the infusion, pass it calmly, observe how the surface changes … everything becomes a small domestic rite.
And the most beautiful thing is that, in the end, no chemical smell has not left in the air, nor did it spend anything in industrial products. Only the light aroma of tea, a floor that reflects the light, and the satisfaction of having done well with little.
Who feels once, rarely goes back. Because basically it is not enough: a little attention, simple ingredients, and the desire to take care of your home without complicating your life.
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