Steps to clean hardwood floors
a. Brush wood floors often with a soft, fine coat broom.
b. Vacuum 1 or 2 times in a week to remove dirt and sand. Use a soft brush accessory to decrease scratching.
c. Since water is one of wood floors worst enemies, dispose of water right away! Take absent wet spills as soon as possible with soft towels or a wet/dry vacuum, and then dry carefully.
d. Utilize a very dry damp mop when mopping polyurethane wood floors, since excess water can seep into seam and ruin a wood floor.
e. Think using carpet runners (with non-skid pads) over wood floors in high travel areas.
f. Vacuum area carpet and runners often so dirt doesn't filter down through the weave and scratch the wood under.
g. If likely, do not wear heavy shoes or high heels on hardwood floors, as some heels can cause hollow.
h. Never drag furniture or other substance across a wood floor. In its place, clean the floor carefully to take away dust and grit, and then use "gliding" furniture pads under the piece to aid sliding it crossways the floor.
i. Fit floor mats at each entrance so you don't track in dirt from the bottoms of shoes.
j. Be sure to follow manufacturer suggestion to treat flooring scratches and dents. If an area of the finish is damaged by water, it may be complicated to fix it.
k. Make use of furniture pads to place under table and chair legs and on the feet of dressers and armoires. They can be buying at a local hardware store or home center.
l. Some floors may necessitate episodic waxing and buffing. Get recommendation from the manufacturer for the correct procedures for your floor.
m. Use area rugs in high travel areas.
n. Always take away spills promptly. While small drips of water may not damage the floor, be sure not to let surplus amounts of water sit on the floor.
o. Find out attack and care necessities for your specific floor from the manufacturer.
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