Bona Floor Cleaner: Complete Product Guide for Every Floor Type

Bona floor cleaner has been the go-to name in floor care since the company was founded in Sweden in 1919. Over a century later, Bona produces a full lineup of floor-specific cleaners, mops, and finishing products trusted by hardwood flooring professionals and homeowners alike. But with so many Bona products on the shelf, choosing the right one for your floors can be confusing.

This guide breaks down every major Bona floor cleaner product — what it does, which floor types it suits, how to use it correctly, how Bona compares to competitors, and where to buy at the best price.

Bona Product Line Overview

Bona organizes its consumer cleaning products around floor type. The core lineup includes a daily hardwood cleaner, a deep-cleaning hardwood formula, a hypoallergenic option, a dedicated stone/tile/laminate cleaner, and an integrated spray mop system. Each formula is water-based, GREENGUARD GOLD certified, and designed to leave no dulling residue behind.

Understanding which Bona floor cleaner to use matters because applying the wrong formula — for instance, using the hardwood cleaner on laminate — can leave streaks or even damage certain finishes. Here is what each product does and where it belongs in your cleaning routine.

Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner

The Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner is the company’s flagship product and the most widely sold Bona cleaner in the United States. It is a ready-to-use, pH-balanced formula designed specifically for unwaxed, polyurethane-finished hardwood floors.

Key features:

• Water-based, residue-free formula that dries in minutes
• Safe for all unwaxed, polyurethane-finished wood floors
• GREENGUARD GOLD certified for low chemical emissions
• Available in spray bottle (32 oz), refill cartridge (33 oz for Spray Mop), and refill jug (128 oz)
• No rinsing required

Best for: Daily and weekly cleaning of sealed hardwood floors including oak, maple, walnut, cherry, and engineered hardwood with a polyurethane finish.

Not for: Waxed hardwood, oiled hardwood, unfinished wood, laminate, vinyl, or tile floors.

For a broader look at cleaning options for wood floors, see our hardwood floor cleaner guide.

Bona PowerPlus Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner

Bona PowerPlus is the heavy-duty option in the lineup. It uses a surfactant-enhanced formula to break down tough grime, scuff marks, heel marks, and sticky residues that the standard cleaner may not fully remove.

Key features:

• Stronger cleaning agents for embedded dirt and scuffs
• Still residue-free and safe for polyurethane-finished hardwood
• Oxygenated formula lifts ground-in stains
• Available in 32 oz spray bottle and 160 oz refill
• GREENGUARD GOLD certified

Best for: Monthly deep cleaning, high-traffic areas, entryways, kitchens, and floors that have not been cleaned in a while.

When to use it: Use PowerPlus as a periodic deep cleaner — once a month or when standard cleaning does not remove visible grime. It is not necessary for everyday use and should not replace the standard cleaner for routine maintenance.

Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner

The Bona Free & Simple line is formulated for households with sensitivities. It removes the dyes, fragrances, and added surfactants found in the standard and PowerPlus formulas while maintaining the same residue-free, pH-balanced cleaning performance.

Key features:

• No added dyes, fragrances, or harsh surfactants
• Hypoallergenic formula
• Same residue-free, streak-free results as the standard cleaner
• GREENGUARD GOLD certified
• Available in spray bottle and refill cartridge

Best for: Homes with allergy sufferers, young children, pets, or anyone who prefers fragrance-free cleaning products on their hardwood floors.

Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate Floor Cleaner

This is the Bona floor cleaner product designed for everything that is not hardwood. The formula is optimized for sealed stone (marble, granite, slate, travertine), ceramic and porcelain tile, laminate flooring, LVP, and vinyl.

Key features:

• Safe for laminate, LVP, vinyl, ceramic tile, porcelain, marble, granite, and slate
• No-rinse, no-residue formula
• Will not damage laminate wear layers or vinyl surfaces
• Available in spray bottle and refill cartridge for the Spray Mop
• GREENGUARD GOLD certified

Best for: Any non-wood hard surface flooring. If you have a mix of laminate in the living room and tile in the kitchen, this single product covers both.

For more tips on keeping vinyl floors spotless, check our vinyl floor cleaning guide.

Bona Premium Spray Mop

The Bona Premium Spray Mop is a hardware product — an integrated mop-and-cleaner system that pairs with Bona’s refill cartridges. You load the appropriate cleaner cartridge into the mop handle, squeeze the trigger to mist cleaner ahead of you, and clean with the attached microfiber pad.

Key features:

• Built-in spray trigger eliminates the need for a separate spray bottle
• Large microfiber cleaning pad with machine-washable design
• Cartridge system works with Hardwood Cleaner, Stone Tile & Laminate Cleaner, and Free & Simple refills
• Flexible rubber corners protect baseboards and furniture
• Lightweight design (under 3 lbs)

What is included: The starter kit typically includes the mop handle, one microfiber pad, and one 33 oz cleaner cartridge (Hardwood or Stone Tile & Laminate, depending on the version purchased).

Cost: The Bona Premium Spray Mop retails for approximately $30 to $40. Refill cartridges run $8 to $10 each, and replacement microfiber pads cost about $10 for a two-pack.

How to Use Bona Floor Cleaners

Proper technique ensures you get the residue-free, streak-free results Bona products are known for. Here is the correct process for each product.

Using Bona Spray Bottle Cleaners

1. Dust mop or vacuum first. Remove all loose dirt, dust, and debris. Skipping this step grinds particles across the finish and causes micro-scratches.
2. Spray a 3×3 foot section. Hold the bottle 8 to 12 inches from the floor and mist lightly — do not saturate.
3. Mop with a microfiber pad. Use a flat-head microfiber mop, working in the direction of the wood grain for hardwood floors.
4. Move to the next section. Spray and mop in overlapping sections. Flip or replace the pad when it becomes visibly soiled.
5. No rinsing needed. Allow the floor to air dry, which should take 2 to 5 minutes.

Using the Bona Spray Mop System

1. Dust mop or vacuum the floor.
2. Attach a clean microfiber pad to the mop head.
3. Load the correct refill cartridge — Hardwood Cleaner for wood, Stone Tile & Laminate for other hard floors.
4. Squeeze the trigger 3 to 4 times to mist a section of floor.
5. Mop in overlapping passes, working your way toward an exit so you do not walk on wet areas.
6. Machine wash the microfiber pad after each use (no fabric softener).

Using Bona PowerPlus Deep Cleaner

1. Vacuum thoroughly, including edges and corners.
2. Spray PowerPlus generously on a 4×4 foot section — slightly more than the daily cleaner.
3. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes on tough spots (scuffs, ground-in dirt).
4. Mop with a clean microfiber pad, applying moderate pressure on stubborn areas.
5. Repeat if necessary, then follow with a pass of the standard cleaner for a final polish.

Bona Product Comparison Table

Bona vs Competitors

How does Bona floor cleaner stack up against other popular floor cleaning brands? Here is a head-to-head comparison with the main alternatives.

Bottom line: Bona is the safest choice for polyurethane-finished hardwood. Hardwood flooring manufacturers and professional refinishers overwhelmingly recommend Bona because it cleans effectively without leaving residue that dulls the finish over time. Murphy Oil Soap, while a household name, can leave a film that builds up with repeated use and makes future refinishing more difficult.

Where to Buy & Cost

Bona floor cleaner products are widely available both in-store and online.

Retail locations:

• Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards (full product line)
• Target and Walmart (Hardwood Cleaner and Spray Mop)
• Amazon (full line, often with Subscribe & Save discounts)
• Bona.com (direct, full line plus professional products)
• Ace Hardware and local flooring stores

Cost breakdown:

Money-saving tip: Buy the 128 oz refill jug and pour it into the 32 oz spray bottle. The per-ounce cost drops by roughly 40 percent compared to buying individual spray bottles.

Pro Tips for Using Bona Products

• Never use Bona Hardwood Cleaner on laminate. The formulas are different. Use the Stone, Tile & Laminate version instead.
• Do not use a steam mop with Bona. Steam can penetrate hardwood seams and cause warping regardless of what cleaner you use.
• Avoid saturating the floor. A light mist is all you need. Excess moisture is the enemy of hardwood.
• Wash microfiber pads without fabric softener. Softener coats the fibers and reduces absorbency.
• Dust mop before wet cleaning every time. Skipping this causes dirt particles to act like sandpaper.
• Store at room temperature. Extreme cold or heat can affect the formula’s performance.
• Check your floor finish before using Bona. If you have an oiled or waxed floor, Bona’s hardwood line is not appropriate. Consult the manufacturer’s care recommendations.

Explore our complete hardwood flooring resource for everything from selection to long-term care.

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