Hardwood flooring adds a decor of elegance and sophistication to the interior of your home. It’s rich appeal enhances any decor style with its natural beauty and variety of finishes.
With it’s gorgeous style, maintaining your hardwood floors has a few rules to abide by. So let’s take a look at the Do’s and Don’ts of maintaing your hardwood floors.
Do’s
- — Vacuum and sweep your hardwood floors frequently and be sure to use a soft-bristle broom. This can help prevent gritty dirt and particle build up that could potentially scratch your floor.
- — Remove any shoes with heals or spikes. These type of shoes can cause havoc on a hardwood floor.
- — During the warm, summer months, try to use a humidifier in rooms that get moist. This will help reduce wood shrinkage and warping of the wood.
- — Consider floor mats to protect your hardwood floors. In areas of heavy traffic, such as entrances or exits, mats are key to reducing wear and tear on those beautiful hardwood floors.
- — When cleaning hardwood floors, use a professional floor cleaning product such as Bona Professional Hardwood Floor Cleaner. This product does not require rinsing and does an excellent job keeping hardwood floors looking fresh.
Don’ts
- — Do not use a soaked mop or steamer for cleaning. Water is harmful to hardwood floors.
- — Do not use oils, waxes or furniture sprays. Oil will leave a residue on your floor and furniture spray can quickly turn your hardwood floor into an ice skating rink.
- — Don’t use harsh cleaning aids such as steel wool pads or scouring pads or powders.
- — Hardwood floors are not recommended for rooms where there is excessive moisture present, such as bathrooms, saunas and enclosed porches.
- — Don’t procrastinate on cleaning up a spill. Again, wood is easily damaged by water, so put that spill at the top of your priority list.
With the proper care and technique, you can extend the longevity of your beautiful hardwood floor. If you’re questioning yourself on what to do, keep in mind that hardwood floors can scratch easily and are terrified of water. And of course, you can always call us at Jabro Carpet One with any questions.
