Hardwood Floor Care
In order to enjoy the full benefits of a hardwood floor, you have to apply the right maintenance techniques. Since hard wood, no matter how sturdy, is organic, it can be susceptible to wear and decay if you do not take care of it. If you want your floor to stand the test of time, it has to be waxed, cleaned and maintained accordingly for best results. Hardwood floors can be a bit costly. They can be qualified as an investment, which means you need to preserve its value, or even add to it in case you may plan to eventually sell your home. I’m sure you’re dying to ask this question. What game plan should I implement when taking care of my hardwood floors? You may want to try these suggestions?
Don’t overexpose the floor
Either use blinds or sheer curtains (emphasis on sheer) if your hardwood floor is located in a big room. This would ensure maximum protection from harmful ultraviolet rays that may damage your investment.
Don’t drag your furniture around
This would be in reference to larger pieces of furniture. If you want to move your oak sofa to another location, use a dolly or have people lift it. Dragging the sofa is an absolute no-no, because as it slides across the floor you risk damaging or carving something onto the finish. You may also want to add felt contacts to the legs of your tables and sofas, to further guarantee that their weight won’t be responsible for any damage to your flooring.
Don’t leave any stains or spills.
You can rest easy if you check your floor and the finish is still as good as it was on Day One. A damaged finish is more common with older flooring, and cold lead to potential water damage to the wood. When this happens, sanding and refinishing the part of the floor that got wet is a good idea. If you’re worried this may not work and it doesn’t, replacing the plank with a brand new one is your next course of action.
Regular sweeping of your hardwood floor
For best results in cleaning corners of your finish that may be otherwise hard to clean, you’ll get best results with a broom with finer, exploded bristles. Broom bristles that are too soft might only drag the dust further into your flooring and fill the cracks.
If you are what you eat, then your hardwood floor is essentially what your home is. Your hardwood floor not only provides physical beauty to your home but also ushers in a sense of homey comfort that will forever be absent with a concrete floor.
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These are the best tips I have found for my wooden floors. It cleans great and the polish really makes a difference with the shine and protection.