Hardwood flooring adds an air of class, as well as structural strength to any home. Other than it's natural beauty, another main benefit of hardwood flooring is that they are very easy to maintain and clean. If maintained properly, hardwood's natural beauty can last a lifetime. Here's a simple guide on the Do's and Don'ts to maintaining your gorgeous hardwood floors.
Do:
- Use interior and exterior doormats at all entrances to collect all dirt and wetness from being tracked into your home.
- Place area rugs or runner in areas of the floor that are most walked on.
- Place area rugs in front of all pivot points, high traffic areas, and in front of the kitchen sink.
- Wipe up all spills immediately.
- To prevent scuffing and scratching, avoid moving heavy appliance, furniture or other items on the floors. Use lifts, plywood, or blankets if necessary.
- Use floor protector under all furniture legs.
- Protect your floor from direct sunlight.
- Keep animal nails groomed to prevent stretching.
Don't:
- Allow water to stand on the floor for any length of time. All liquids should be cleaned up immediately.
- Walk across floors with shoes that could potentially scratch and damage floors.
- Use any of the following products on the floors: ammonia-based cleaners, acrylic finishes, wax-based products, detergents, polishes, oil soaps, bleach, vinegar, or abrasive cleaning products.
- Use rubber or plastic mats as they may trap moisture and potentially discolor your floors.
- Allow furniture to rest on floor with mental tips or domes.
- Use vacuums with beater bars or hard heads.
If you take the proper preventive measures, protecting your hardwood flooring can be very easy to maintain a lifetime of natural beauty.
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