floor care and maintenance
DIRT and GRIT
Dirt, grit and sand are your hardwood floor’s worst enemies. They act like sandpaper on the finish, causing scratches, dents and dulling. Place floor mats at entrances to trap dirt before it enters your home, this will prevent damage.
WATER AND OTHER SPILLS
Standing water can soak into your hardwood floor, warp it and damage the finish. Simply wipe up all spills as they happen.
HARD CLEANERS
Avoid oil soaps. They can build up and create problems when it’s time to put a maintenance coat on the floor. Instead, neutral pH cleaners made specifically for wood floors are recommended.
FURNITURE
Lift the furniture to move it --- avoid dragging. Felt floor protectors under the legs will help prevent scratches.
DENTS
Vacuum with a brush attachment -- don’t use vacuums with beater bars or hard plastic surfaces that will scratch.
SUN
Direct sun can discolor your hardwood floor. Close curtains and blinds or add sheer drapes to protect from the sun’s intense UV rays.
Regular Care
SWEEP
Brooms with fine, exploded ends trap dust and grit effectively.
VACUUM
Canister vacuums with special bare floor attachments are the surest way to get rid of all the dirt and dust.
DUST MOP or SWIFFER
Use a good dust mop --- one with a 12 to 18 inch cotton head ---- and a special dust mop treatment. Spray the treatment onto the mop head 12 to 24 hours before dust mopping.
Dirt, grit and sand are your hardwood floor’s worst enemies. They act like sandpaper on the finish, causing scratches, dents and dulling. Place floor mats at entrances to trap dirt before it enters your home, this will prevent damage.
WATER AND OTHER SPILLS
Standing water can soak into your hardwood floor, warp it and damage the finish. Simply wipe up all spills as they happen.
HARD CLEANERS
Avoid oil soaps. They can build up and create problems when it’s time to put a maintenance coat on the floor. Instead, neutral pH cleaners made specifically for wood floors are recommended.
FURNITURE
Lift the furniture to move it --- avoid dragging. Felt floor protectors under the legs will help prevent scratches.
DENTS
Vacuum with a brush attachment -- don’t use vacuums with beater bars or hard plastic surfaces that will scratch.
SUN
Direct sun can discolor your hardwood floor. Close curtains and blinds or add sheer drapes to protect from the sun’s intense UV rays.
Regular Care
SWEEP
Brooms with fine, exploded ends trap dust and grit effectively.
VACUUM
Canister vacuums with special bare floor attachments are the surest way to get rid of all the dirt and dust.
DUST MOP or SWIFFER
Use a good dust mop --- one with a 12 to 18 inch cotton head ---- and a special dust mop treatment. Spray the treatment onto the mop head 12 to 24 hours before dust mopping.
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