Finding the best way to clean and take care your hardwood floors will take some time, a little bit of patience, and a lot of common sense. But the amount of happiness and pleasure you receive while enjoying the beauty and comfort of your floors will make that effort well worthwhile.
How do you care for hardwood floors?
Sweep hardwood floors daily
The first and foremost hardwood floor cleaning tip is to sweep. Dirt and grime buildup prevent wood floors from shining. Sweep daily, if possible. Then, follow up with a dry mop, or dust mop, to pick up remaining dirt.
Vacuum regularly
In addition to sweeping, you should vacuum regularly. This will help pick up any fine particles that sweeping alone may miss. As well as the strong suction of a vacuum cleaner is extra useful to remove dust and debris in cracks, crevices, and between planks.
Use products designated for hardwood
Avoid these and other similar harsh products: like ammonia-based or wax-based cleaners, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil soaps, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic substances like vinegar.
Avoid Using Polish Or Wax
A film layer will form on your floors from wax or polish that will prevent your floors from being properly coated. If this has happened to you, please reach out to us. We can help!
Use Furniture Padding To Save Your Floors
Padding may seem like an obvious solution, but many wear and tear you can avoided by using furniture padding and other barriers between your furniture and hardwood flooring.
