Hardwood Floors And Wood Flooring Care And Maintenance
Nonn's Design Showplace presents care and maintenance Do's and Don'ts for wood flooring:
What to DO:
1. Vacuum or sweep wood floor regularly.
2. Remove spills promptly. Use a soft cloth and a manufacturer recommended wood flooring cleaner to clean spills.
3. Use a vacuum or broom for drill spills, abrasions.
4. Place mats at exterior doors to trap sand and grit from incoming traffic.
5. Use area rugs on high traffic pathways such as the end of steps, hallways, etc.
6. Install felt pad floor protectors on "feet" of furniture.
7. Renew a worn surface with a manufacturer recommended finish before wood flooring is exposed.
What NOT to do:
1. Do not let sand, dirt or grit build up. They act as abrasives and wear and dull the wood floors finish.
2. Never damp mop a wood floor. Excessive amounts of water can cause your wood floor to swell and cup.
3. Avoid walking on wood floors in high heels; they can severely damage it.
4. Keep pets claws properly trimmed to avoid excessive scratches and gouges.
5. Do not use wax, oil soap, or other household cleaners on your polyurethane finished wood floor. The use of these products can dull today's floor finishes and make refinishing difficult.
For more tips on cleaning your wood flooring product, see Anderson Hardwood Floors' Caring for Your Flooring page or download BR-111 Exotic Wood Floors' Care and Maintenance PDF document.
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