Hardwood Care
Congratulations! You have brand new hardwood flooring installed in your home and it looks amazing. To keep your hardwood looking new and clean, follow the simple steps and tips below. It is important that you take the following suggestions seriously to prevent any damage which will impact the image or feel of the hardwood.
Do’s in hardwood floor maintenance:
- Sweep your floors regularly to remove excess dirt and dust.
- Vacuum areas that can’t be reached with a broom. (Cracks, edges, ect.)
- Use rugs to protect parts of the hardwood that gets the most foot traffic.
- Use blinds and shades to make sure your hardwood doesn’t get much sunlight.
- Be extra careful when moving objects that could scratch the floor.
Don’ts in hardwood floor maintenance:
- Never leave water or any other liquid to dry up on its own. Always dry off manually.
- Don’t use any cleaning products that could potentially damage your floor. Make sure that they specify that it’s ok for use on hardwood.
- Never mop a hardwood floor that has been waxed.
- Don’t ignore a problem or scratch that you see on your floor. Get help for it because it can likely be fixed.
