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After
you purchase a new floor it's important you use the proper
floor maintenance so your floors look their best. Here are
some general maintenance tips for maintaining a hardwood floor.
Always read the manufacturer's maintenance guide for specific
details on caring for your floor.
- Don't
Damp Mop - Water and wood floors don't mix! Use only
the manufacturer's recommended cleaning products on your
hardwood floor.
- Vacuum
Regularly - Small stones, mud, and gritty dirt tracked
in from outside can play havoc on the wood floors finish.
To help combat this use long bristle welcome mats placed
at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet on
before entering onto the floors. Also, vacuum using a soft
bristle brush attachment.
- Use
the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels and sharp wooden,
or metal furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood flooring,
which can quickly turn a newly refinished floor into an
old worn floor. Any furniture that rests directly on top
of a hardwood floor should have felt protectors, or furniture
coasters, under all it's feet. For extremely heavy
objects such as a piano, use rubber cups. Purchasing chair
glides is a very cheap insurance policy for your hardwood
flooring.
- Don't
Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil
soap based or silicone and wax based cleaning products that
can damage and dull the finish of your hardwood floor. The
best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers recommended
cleaning products on your hardwood flooring.
- Never
Wax a Urethane Floor - If you have a polyurethane finish
on your hardwood floors you should never use a wax on them.
The wax will cause a sticky film to build up on your floor,
allowing any dirt tracked onto it to stick. This creates
black traffic paths on your floor. Because polyurethane
will not adhere to any wax it also makes the floor almost
impossible to recoat later with a fresh coat of polyurethane.
- Wipe
Spills Immediately - when accidents happen and some
liquid gets spilled on your hardwood floor, you should use
a slightly damp white cloth, or paper towel to immediately
clean up and dry the effected area. For more difficult spots,
follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures.
| Cleaning
Tip |
| With laminates, or vinyl
floors avoid adding too much cleaner to your water. Streaking
is generally caused by overuse of the cleaning agent.
If this happens wash your floor with ammonia and warm
water to remove the excess cleaner. |
| Chair
Glides |
| One of the best ways to
help protect your new flooring is to make sure you have
good quality chair protectors on all chairs. From time
to time your should check the condition of the chair glides
and replace when they are warn. |
We
carry the manufacturer's maintenance products so you can be
sure when shopping with us to get the right floor care product
for your new floor. So why not stop in and let our freindly,
knowledgeable sales staff help you create your exciting, new
look together. |
