Floor Care Tips
- Don't damp mop!
Water and wood don't mix! Use only the manufacturer's recommended products on your hardwood floor.
- Vacuum regularly!
Small stones, mud and gritty dirt can play havoc on your hardwood floor. To help combat this, place long bristle welcome mats at all outside entrances, and vacuum using a soft bristle attachment.
- Use proper chair guides!
Any furniture resting directly on the hardwood floor should have felt protectors or furniture coasters. For extremely heavy items use rubber cups. Do not roll a refrigerator over the hardwood surface as it will leave dents wherever you roll it. Instead, use thin plywood strips to make a track wide enough for the wheels to roll on until you are clear of the hardwood surface.
- Don't use oil soaps! The best suggestion is to use the manufacturer's recommended cleaning products. However, Windex glass cleaner seems to work fine for most of your cleaning needs and is considerably less expensive.
- Never wax a urethane floor!
Waxing a floor that has a polyurethane finish will cause a sticky film build up and will create black traffic paths on your floor.
- Wipe spills immediately!
When accidents happen, use a cloth or paper towel to immediately clean up the affected area.